S. 1321 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act
S. 1321 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on May 6, 2019, sponsored by Richard Blumenthal with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 6, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 116-179
What it does
Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act This bill broadens the definition of protected computer , for purposes of computer fraud and abuse offenses, to include a computer that is part of a voting system.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 6, 2019
- Passed the SenateJul 17, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 21, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentOct 9, 2020
- Became lawOct 20, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-179. (Oct 20, 2020)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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