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Protecting Our Democracy Act

Introduced: January 6, 2017 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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May 17, 2017

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Swalwell (CA). Petition No: 115-2. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0002.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

Jan 6, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 6, 2017

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Our Democracy Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election to examine any attempts or activities by the Russian government or other governments, persons or entities associated with such governments, or persons or entities within Russia to use electronic means to influence, interfere with, or sow distrust in elections for public office held in the United States in 2016.

What's happening now May 17, 2017

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Swalwell (CA). Petition No: 115-2. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0002.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

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