The First Amendment does not protect against criminal liability or incitement to violence.

I urge my colleagues to support this amendment that would clarify this important part of the First Amendment case law.

The American Confidence in Elections Act is designed to provide States with the tools that they need to identify best practices as they relate to elections.

Ms. Lee. I withdraw the point of order, Mr. Chairman.

However, we recognize that our Constitution gives primary responsibility for the administration of elections to the State.

The overarching goal of the American Confidence in Elections Act is to provide States with the tools that they need to improve the integrity and process of their elections.

Protecting early voting protects the franchise for everyone.

I would assert that the amendment is not germane. It adds a criminal penalty, which falls within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee.

I do believe that this is the introduction of an entirely new subject matter that is not germane to the underlying text of the bill.

The restriction proposed by the amendment is a necessary step in the honest fight to ensure the integrity of our elections.

I would like to just highlight the provisions in the American Confidence in Elections Act that specifically relate to overseas and military voters to ensure that they know how to vote.