United StatesRequires Congress to approve troops or armed men at polling places
It changes who must approve and be notified before federal armed personnel can be deployed at polling places, affecting election security and oversight.
What it does
Establishes a 48-hour unclassified notification (with classified annex) to congressional leaders and committees before troops or armed personnel are sent to polling places.
Requires Congress to enact a joint resolution before any deployment of troops or armed men to places where elections are held.
Creates expedited committee and floor procedures with set deadlines for reporting and voting on the required joint resolution.
Prohibits use of federal funds to authorize armed forces or Executive agencies to access certain local election records.
Adds a sunset: the Civil Rights Act amendments made by this bill expire on January 20, 2029.
Argument forPrevents the executive branch from unilaterally deploying armed forces at polling places, increasing democratic oversight and reducing risk of intimidatory appearances of force.
Argument againstRequiring prior congressional approval and strict timelines could slow or prevent rapid federal responses to genuine armed threats at polling places.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 18Introduced in SenateLatest
- Jun 18Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced
Civil Rights & VotingGovernment & EthicsPublic Safety