No Foreign Election Interference Act
No Foreign Election Interference Act
Plain Language Summary
# No Foreign Election Interference Act (HR 2265) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to strengthen protections against foreign interference in U.S. elections. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's title suggests it would establish or reinforce laws and penalties targeting foreign actors who attempt to influence American electoral processes. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect federal election administration, foreign governments and actors attempting interference, and potentially U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies tasked with detecting and preventing such interference.
American voters and election officials may also be indirectly affected by any new election security measures. **Current Status:** As of the latest update, HR 2265 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full floor vote. The bill was introduced by Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) in the 119th Congress. To understand the specific provisions and mechanisms proposed, interested parties would need to review the full bill text, which should be available on Congress.gov.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.