Introduced in House — H.R. 8858

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 8858

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 15, 2026

Mr. Moulton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To allow Americans to sue Federal officials for constitutional violations of voting rights and election law.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Protecting American Voters’ Rights Act.

Sec. 2. Civil action against person acting under Federal election authority

Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) is amended by inserting of any Federal election or election enforcement authority or before of any State.