HR 2939
117th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Espionage and treason
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
No Meddling in American Elections Act of 2021
Introduced: April 30, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
No Meddling in American Elections Act of 2021
This bill establishes a new criminal offense involving the public disclosure of false information by a federal officer or employee.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the public disclosure of false information by a federal officer or employee (1) in any manner prejudicial to the safety or interest of the United States or for the benefit of any foreign government to the detriment of the United States, except with the approval of the President; or (2) for the purpose of influencing a federal election.
A violation is punishable by a statutory maximum prison term of 10 years.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1