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H.R. 5472 (97th)

A bill to amend chapter 29 of title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for early disclosure of presidential election results.

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Introduced

8 February 1982

Last action

16 February 1982 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Grisham, Wayne R. [R-CA-33], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43]

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11 May 2023

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the disclosure of Presidential election results and the unsealing or counting of ballots before all polls have closed in each State.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 February 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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