Hands Off Elections Act of 2026

This bill would bar employees of federal executive agencies from taking part in, or directing others to take part in, running elections for federal office. Exceptions apply when federal law authorizes the work, such as the Help America Vote Act, the National Voter Registration Act, and the overseas and military absentee voting law, or when the employee is not acting in their federal job. A state's chief law enforcement officer could sue in federal district court to stop a violation. Federal employees could still help with cybersecurity for voting systems, and the U.S. Postal Service is not covered.

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Sponsors

• Jill N. Tokuda Democrat sponsor
• 5 cosponsors