Rep. Tonko Votes to Pass SHIELD Act to Protect Integrity of U.S. Elections
October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted last night to pass H.R. 4617, the Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act. This bill takes bipartisan steps to combat foreign interference in elections by strengthening reporting requirements, closing loopholes and deterring foreign activity in U.S. elections.
"As the people's representatives, we swore an . . .
Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted last night to pass H.R. 4617, the Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act. This bill takes bipartisan steps to combat foreign interference in elections by strengthening reporting requirements, closing loopholes and deterring foreign activity in U.S. elections.
"As the people's representatives, we swore an . . .