Category: election bill

Lawmaker: Plan to Tighten Election Security Nationwide

January 25, 2022
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We sat down with Congressman Byron Donalds—who represents Florida’s 19th Congressional district—and discussed a new voting bill that can help tighten up election security across the country. Stay tuned for our newsletter so you won’t miss out on our exclusive videos and private events. Facts Matter is an Epoch Times show available on YouTube. Follow Roman on…

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Democrats Accuse Manchin, Sinema of Racism for Opposition to Filibuster Abolition

January 18, 2022
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Democrats are accusing moderate Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) of racism after the duo rejected an effort by their party to abolish the filibuster in order to pass election legislation over the objections of all 50 GOP senators. Just before Congress returned from its winter recess, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer…

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Biden Flips on Filibuster Carve Out for Election Bill

October 22, 2021
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President Joe Biden has indicated support for changing or abolishing the filibuster in order to pass election legislation, a substantial shift from his long-touted position in favor of the Senate’s peculiar rule. The flip came after Republicans on Wednesday filibustered Democrats’ “Freedom to Vote” Act, an election bill crafted under the guidance of moderate Sen….

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Pennsylvania Republicans Introduce Sweeping Election Reform Bill

June 12, 2021
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Pennsylvania Republicans proposed an overhaul of the state’s election system on Thursday with stricter voter identification requirements and mail ballot signature verification. State Rep. Seth Grove—the chair of the House State Government Committee who acts as House Republicans’ point person for election legislation—introduced the Voting Rights Protection Act, House Bill 1300, after months of hearings…

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Texas Governor Signs Bill to Make Electoral Fraud Second-Degree Felony

June 8, 2021
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law last week that makes intentionally altering ballots or election reports a second-degree felony, which is punishable by up to 20 years in jail. The bill, HB 574 (pdf), specifies that “knowingly or intentionally” counting invalid votes or refusing to count valid votes, or altering the report…

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