Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007

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Introduced

31 January 2007

Last action

4 October 2007 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411.

Summary

Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the Revised Statutes and federal criminal law to prohibit any person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, from knowingly deceiving any other person regarding: (1) the time, place, or manner of conducting any federal election; or (2) the qualifications for or restrictions on voter eligibility for any such election. Makes intent to prevent another person from exercising the right to vote an essential element of the offense. Creates a private right of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of such prohibition. Prescribes a criminal penalty for such deceptive acts. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and, if appropriate, amend the federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of any offense under this Act. Authorizes any person to report to the Attorney General false election information. Requires the Attorney General, immediately after receiving such a report, to consider and review it and, if there is a reasonable basis to find that false information has been communicated, to: (1) undertake all effective measures necessary to provide correct information to voters affected by the false information; (2) refer any pertinent matter to the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice for prosecution; and (3) refer the matter to the appropriate federal and state authorities for criminal prosecution or civil action after the election. Directs the Attorney General to study the feasibility of providing such corrective information through public service announcements, the emergency alert system, or other forms of public broadcast. Authorizes the Attorney General to establish a Voting Integrity Task Force.

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Timeline

31 January 2007
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
31 January 2007
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1428)
Source: IntroReferral
31 January 2007
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
7 June 2007
Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-277.
Source: Committee
6 September 2007
Reported
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
4 October 2007
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411.
Source: Calendars
4 October 2007
Reported
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-191. Additional views filed.
Source: Committee
4 October 2007
Reported
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-191. Additional views filed.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-bill/453
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us · 110-s-453 · source updated 10 August 2026