Protect Our Polls Act

This bill adds rules for sending troops or armed men, including federal law enforcement officers, to polling places under the existing legal exception for repelling armed enemies of the United States. At least 48 hours before such a deployment, the agency head would have to send Congress a report on the number of personnel, locations, supporting intelligence, legal authority, training, and why state and local forces cannot handle the threat. Any such deployment could only happen if Congress first passes a joint resolution approving it, under a fast-track voting schedule. The bill also bars federal funds from being used to have troops or armed men access election records that officials must keep, a rule that would end on January 20, 2029, while stating that service members and federal personnel keep their right to vote.

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Sponsors

• Elissa Slotkin Democrat sponsor
• 15 cosponsors