Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 10545, the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act, would amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers. Specifically, it would make it unlawful for any person to intimidate, threaten, or coerce individuals performing duties related to administering federal elections, including vote counting, tabulation, canvassing, and certification. The bill also addresses the display or carrying of firearms in certain election-related contexts.
Under the bill, if a person displays or carries a visible firearm, imitation firearm, or antique firearm while interacting with or observing someone voting, assisting a voter, or performing election duties, they would be presumed to have violated the law. This presumption could be overcome with evidence to the contrary. State and local law enforcement officers acting within their official duties are exempt from this presumption, though their possession of a firearm could still be considered in some cases. National Guard members are not exempt from this presumption.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. No further action has been taken on the bill.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10545 do?
- H.R. 10545, the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act, would amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers. Specifically, it would make it unlawful for any person to intimidate, threaten, or coerce individuals performing duties related to administering federal elections, including vote counting, tabulation, canvassing, and certification. The bill also addresses the display or carrying of firearms in certain election-related contexts. Under the bill, if a person displays or carries a visible firearm, imitation firearm, or antique firearm while interacting with or observing someone voting, assisting a voter, or performing election duties, they would be presumed to have violated the law. This presumption could be overcome with evidence to the contrary. State and local law enforcement officers acting within their official duties are exempt from this presumption, though their possession of a firearm could still be considered in some cases. National Guard members are not exempt from this presumption. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. No further action has been taken on the bill.
- Has H.R. 10545 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10545. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10545?
- H.R. 10545 was sponsored by Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10545?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (24 Sep 2026).
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