H.R.8858

Protecting American Voters’ Rights Act

Introduced·5/15/26

Allows Americans to sue federal officials for constitutional violations of voting rights and election law.

The Protecting American Voters’ Rights Act allows Americans to sue federal officials for constitutional violations of voting rights and election law. This bill amends Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes to include federal election or election enforcement authority in the scope of actions that can be challenged in court. This change aims to provide a legal avenue for citizens to address perceived infringements on their voting rights by federal officials.

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History

May 15

House

Introduced in House

May 15

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.