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H.R. 10545

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To prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
September 24, 2026
Cosponsors (1)
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This bill prohibits the intimidation of election officials and election workers by making it illegal for anyone to intimidate, threaten, or coerce people who administer federal elections or participate in election-related duties. The legislation adds a new provision to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that specifically targets intimidation involving firearms, creating a legal presumption that displaying or carrying a visible firearm, imitation firearm, or antique firearm while interacting with election workers or voters constitutes voter intimidation or intimidation of election officials unless the person can prove otherwise. The bill provides an exception for state and local law enforcement officers acting in their official duties, though National Guard members remain subject to the law regardless of their duty status. Courts would have authority to grant relief in cases of violations, including imposing temporary limits on defendants carrying firearms. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines.

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