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S. 5491

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A bill to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced
September 23, 2026
Cosponsors (8)
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The Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act prohibits any person from intimidating, threatening, or coercing election officials and workers who administer federal elections, including those handling vote counting, tabulation, and certification. The bill creates a legal presumption that displaying or carrying a visible firearm, fake firearm, or antique firearm near voters or election workers constitutes intimidation, unless the person can prove otherwise by a preponderance of evidence. Law enforcement officers acting in their official capacity are exempt from this presumption, though courts can still consider their firearm possession when evaluating potential violations. The bill does not specify dedicated funding or implementation timelines, instead amending the existing Voting Rights Act to create these new protections and enforcement mechanisms. This legislation applies to anyone attempting to intimidate or coerce election personnel at the federal level.

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