HR 533 · 109th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-02· Sponsored by Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2005-02-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act of 2005 - Makes it unlawful for any person to engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting voting in Federal elections. Directs the Attorney General to prevent persons, partnerships, or corporations from using unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting voting in Federal elections. Directs the Attorney General to carry out certain activities and prescribe rules regarding complaints alleging such acts or practices. Provides for civil actions for violations of rules and cease and desist orders respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Amends the Federal criminal code to establish criminal penalties for such acts or practices, including conspiracy. Requires the Attorney General to direct the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division and the Chief of the Voting Section to: (1) develop and implement procedures to ensure that the Voting Section has a reliable method of tracking and documenting allegations of voting irregularities and actions taken to address them; and (2) implement a method to track and report on election monitoring program activities in the Interactive Case Manag…

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20 Democrats