H.R. 9147 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2024 Mr. Gaetz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prohibit the imposition of a sentence for a State criminal offense committed by a major party candidate during a covered time period. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevention of Election Interference Act of 2024. 2. Prohibition on imposition of sentence for State criminal offense by a major party candidate (a) In general No State, or any officer or instrumentality thereof, may impose or carry out a sentence for a State criminal offense committed by a major party candidate during the covered time period. (b) Interference with campaign activities (1) Application During the covered time period, a major party candidate may submit an application to a State or Federal court of jurisdiction demonstrating that such sentence described under subsection (a) may interfere with the campaign activities of the major party candidate. (2) Remedy Upon receipt of an application under subsection (a), the State or Federal court of jurisdiction shall amend a sentence relating to the major party candidate, including by staying the sentence for the duration of the covered period or vacating such sentence. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered time period The term covered time period means the time period that is— (A) 120 days prior to a general Presidential election; and (B) 60 days after a general Presidential election. (2) Major party candidate The term major party candidate shall have the meaning given the term major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates in section 3056(a)(7) of title 18, United States Code.