Search Results: keywords:"election officials protection"

  • H. R. 9818 — To prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,105

    H.R. 9818, titled the "Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act," aims to prevent the intimidation of election officials and workers in the United States. The bill amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to prohibit any form of intimidation or coercion against individuals involved in...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9818 is a rule that tries to make sure people working at voting places feel safe by stopping anyone from scaring or threatening them. It says if someone is near voting areas with a gun, except for police officers, it might be seen as scaring others.

  • S. 5165 — To prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,098

    S. 5165, titled the "Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act," is a proposed law aimed at preventing intimidation against election officials and workers in the United States. It amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to prohibit any form of intimidation or coercion directed...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a rule that says it's not okay to scare or bully the people who help with voting and counting votes. If someone is near these voting places with something that looks like a toy gun or real gun, people might think they're trying to be scary, unless they can prove otherwise.