What does SHORT TITLE. of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025.

What does PROHIBITION ON DECEPTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING FEDERAL of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Revised Statutes to prohibit deceptive communications regarding federal elections. The prohibition includes false statements regarding election time, place, voter qualifications, or registration status. It specifically addresses the use of artificial intelligence to produce false information intended to impede voting. Individuals can bring civil actions for preventive relief against violations of these prohibitions. Section 594 of Title 18, United States Code, is amended to establish criminal penalties for deceptive acts and hindering voter participation. The Sentencing Commission is directed to review and amend federal sentencing guidelines related to offenses under this section.

What does CORRECTIVE ACTION. of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines corrective action procedures when materially false information is communicated in violation of section 2004(b)(2) of the Revised Statutes. If the Attorney General receives a credible report of false information and determines state/local officials haven't corrected it, the Attorney General must communicate accurate information to the public. Corrective information must be accurate, objective, and limited to what's necessary to correct the false information. The Attorney General is prohibited from designing corrective information to favor or disfavor any candidate, organization, or political party. The Attorney General must publish written procedures and standards for corrective action within 180 days of the Act's enactment. These procedures must include deadlines based on the time remaining before an election. The Attorney General must consult with various organizations when developing these procedures and standards, including the Election Assistance Commission and civil rights groups. This section authorizes appropriations to the Attorney General to carry out this subtitle.

What does REPORTS TO CONGRESS. of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section mandates that the Attorney General submit a report to Congress within 180 days after each general election for Federal office. The report must compile allegations of deceptive practices related to federal elections, including primaries, runoff, and special elections held within the preceding two years. The report's contents must include a description of each allegation, its geographic location, demographic information of those affected, investigation status, corrective actions taken, referrals to other agencies, civil actions, and criminal prosecutions. Certain information is excluded from the report, including information protected by the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure or federal criminal statutes. The Attorney General can also exclude privileged information, information about ongoing investigations, sealed proceedings, or information that could harm individuals or investigations. The Attorney General is required to make the report publicly available through the internet and other appropriate means upon submission to Congress.

What does PRIVATE RIGHTS OF ACTION BY ELECTION OFFICIALS. of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends subsection (c)(2) of section 2004 of the Revised Statutes. The amendment strikes 'Any person' and inserts '(A) In general.--Any person'. It adds a new subparagraph (B) defining who is 'aggrieved by a violation of subsection (b)(1)', including officers responsible for maintaining order and preventing intimidation. If the Attorney General receives a credible report of violations of subsection (b)(1) and determines state/local officials haven't adequately communicated the illegality of such conduct, the Attorney General must communicate accurate information to the public.

What does MAKING INTIMIDATION OF TABULATION, CANVASS, AND CERTIFICATION of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 12(1) of the National Voter Registration Act. The amendment strikes 'or' at the end of subparagraph (B). A new subparagraph (D) is added to prohibit intimidation related to processing or scanning ballots, or tabulating, canvassing, or certifying voting results.

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Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections'.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to the right to vote and efforts to suppress voter turnout. Historically, barriers like literacy tests and poll taxes prevented certain citizens, particularly racial and language minorities, from voting. Despite the removal of some barriers through constitutional amendments, newer tactics, including the dissemination of false or misleading information, threaten election integrity. The Shelby County v. Holder decision and subsequent court findings highlight instances of intentional discrimination against voters of color. Deceptive practices, such as false information about voter eligibility and warnings about criminal penalties, have been used to discourage voting, particularly targeting minority communities. Foreign interference, including Russian influence campaigns utilizing social media, has aimed to suppress voter turnout, especially among Black voters. The section cites instances of deceptive practices in elections from 1990 to 2020, including misleading postcards, false voter ID requirements, and robocalls with false information. The reversal of Douglass Mackey’s conviction underscores the need to update laws to protect against voter suppression, regardless of whether it's part of a conspiracy. The Federal Government has a compelling interest in protecting voters from confusion and preserving the integrity of the election process. The First Amendment does not preclude the regulation of intentionally false speech, particularly in political contexts.

Last updated: 9/18/2025 · Introduced: 9/18/2025

Author: Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits deceptive communications regarding federal elections, including false statements about voting requirements and the use of artificial intelligence to spread misinformation.
It establishes criminal penalties and directs the Sentencing Commission to review related sentencing guidelines for deceptive acts that hinder voter participation.
If false information about elections is reported and not corrected by state or local officials, the Attorney General must disseminate accurate information to the public.
The Attorney General must submit reports to Congress detailing allegations of deceptive practices in federal elections, including demographic information of those affected.
The bill expands protections against voter intimidation to include actions that disrupt the tabulation, canvassing, or certification of election results.

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