S. 5491 Introduced

Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act

A bill to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] Introduced September 23, 2026 Cosponsors 8 (8 D) Latest action September 23, 2026

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Actions

  1. Sep 23, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Sep 23, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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