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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7626

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

Defend Elections from Trump Act

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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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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Broader Impacts

Score
Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
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

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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