H.R. 356 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protecting Our Democracy Act
H.R. 356 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 6, 2017, sponsored by Eric Swalwell with 204 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 204
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Protecting Our Democracy Act This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election to examine any attempts or activities by the Russian government or other governments, persons or entities associated with such governments, or persons or entities within Russia to use electronic means to influence, interfere with, or sow distrust in elections for public office held i…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eric Swalwell (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 202 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Swalwell (CA). Petition No: 115-2. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0002.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (May 17, 2017)
Other Government Operations and Politics bills in the 115th Congress
- H.R. 39: TALENT Act of 2017
- H.R. 72: GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017
- S.J.Res. 30: A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Steve Case as a citizen regent of the Board…
- S.J.Res. 35: A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board…
- S.J.Res. 36: A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the…
- H.R. 274: Modernizing Government Travel Act
- H.R. 375: To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in…
- H.R. 657: Follow the Rules Act
- S. 1083: A bill to amend section 1214 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for stays during a period…
- H.R. 624: Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017
Committees
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 356 (115th Congress): Protecting Our Democracy Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/115-hr-356/protecting-our-democracy-act (accessed 2026-10-14).