I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5278 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 25, 2023 Mr. Lieu (for himself, Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Swalwell , Ms. Jayapal , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit executive branch officials from engaging in election interference, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preventing Presidential Election Interference Act . 2. Interference by executive branch officials and government employees Section 595 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the section heading, by inserting a President or Vice President or before administrative employees ; (2) by inserting a President or Vice President, or before a person employed ; and (3) by striking or imprisoned not more than one year, and inserting or imprisoned not more than 3 years, . 3. Coercion of political activity Section 610 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after for any person the following: , including a President or Vice President, .