Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018
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Latest action (6 Sep 2018): Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-376.
What this bill does
The "Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018" is a proposed law that aims to deter foreign interference in U.S. elections. It outlines steps for identifying such interference, particularly from the Russian Federation, and would require the President to impose specific sanctions on Russian financial institutions, energy companies, and other entities if interference is determined to have occurred. The bill also includes provisions for briefing Congress on potential interference from other countries and for developing strategies to deter such actions.
This bill would affect individuals and entities involved in U.S. elections, as well as foreign governments and their agents suspected of interference. It specifically targets the Russian Federation with mandatory sanctions if interference is confirmed, and also addresses potential interference from China, Iran, North Korea, and other foreign governments of concern through reporting and strategy development.
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 115th Congress and was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. As of the provided information, it has been introduced but did not receive a vote and its status is described as "Introduced" from a previous session of Congress.
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Official summary
Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), no more than 30 days after a U.S. election, to determine whether a foreign government interfered with the election and report on that determination.
If the DNI reports that there was not interference and subsequently determines that there was interference, the DNI shall report on the subsequent determination.
If the DNI determines that Russia interfered with an election, the President shall impose specified sanctions.
The President shall brief Congress on any foreign government the President determines interfered with, or is likely to interfere with, an election.
Timeline
6 Sep 2018
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-376.
Common questions
- What does S. 2313 do?
- The "Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018" is a proposed law that aims to deter foreign interference in U.S. elections. It outlines steps for identifying such interference, particularly from the Russian Federation, and would require the President to impose specific sanctions on Russian financial institutions, energy companies, and other entities if interference is determined to have occurred. The bill also includes provisions for briefing Congress on potential interference from other countries and for developing strategies to deter such actions. This bill would affect individuals and entities involved in U.S. elections, as well as foreign governments and their agents suspected of interference. It specifically targets the Russian Federation with mandatory sanctions if interference is confirmed, and also addresses potential interference from China, Iran, North Korea, and other foreign governments of concern through reporting and strategy development. The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 115th Congress and was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. As of the provided information, it has been introduced but did not receive a vote and its status is described as "Introduced" from a previous session of Congress.
- Has S. 2313 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2313. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2313?
- S. 2313 was sponsored by Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), with 17 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2313?
- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-376. (6 Sep 2018).
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