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Congress·In Committee·10 days ago

House Democrats' Defend Elections from Trump Act Would Ban Federal Troops at Polling Places

Also known as: Defend Elections from Trump Act

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Impact Analysis

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Key Points

  • This bill would stop the government from using federal money to send troops, federal agents, or intelligence officers to places where people vote or where votes are counted.
  • The restriction would apply to polling places, election offices, and centers where officials verify and certify election results through the end of 2026.
  • The goal is to prevent federal interference in local elections and ensure that the military or federal police are not used to intimidate voters or disrupt the counting process.
  • There is an exception for federal employees or military members who are simply going to a polling place to cast their own personal vote as a citizen.
  • Under this rule, federal personnel could only be sent to these locations if Congress passes a specific new law that allows it for a particular reason.
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Milestones

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Feb 20, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 20, 2026

Introduced in House

Related News

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The Local News·10 days ago

Moulton Introduces Defend Elections From Trump Act

Congressman Seth Moulton introduced the Defend Elections from Trump Act to prohibit federal funds from being used to deploy law enforcement or military to polling locations without explicit Congressional authorization, responding to calls for the federalization of elections.

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Marblehead Current·10 days ago

Moulton files legislation to protect elections

The Defend Elections from Trump Act aims to prevent federal interference in local elections by restricting the use of federal agents or troops at voting sites through 2026. Rep. Moulton stated the bill protects voters' rights to cast ballots without intimidation.

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Politico·12 days ago

Republicans sit tight as Trump pushes for mail voting crackdown

As President Trump calls to federalize election oversight, congressional Republicans are weighing the risks of a nationalized strategy. The report notes legislative efforts like Moulton's bill are emerging to safeguard state autonomy and prevent federal overreach at polling sites.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Defend Elections from Trump Act

Bill NumberHR 7626
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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