Defend Elections from Trump Act
United States119th CongressHR-7626House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 20, 2026
Summary
This bill, titled the "Defend Elections from Trump Act," aims to prevent the deployment of federal personnel at domestic election sites. It specifically prohibits the use of any federal funds to order, bring, or keep Federal law enforcement, intelligence, or military personnel at locations such as polling places, election offices, or sites where vote canvassing, counting, or certification occurs. The prohibition is effective from the date of enactment until December 31, 2026 , and applies unless Congress has enacted specific statutory authorization for such a presence. This measure seeks to ensure that federal forces do not interfere with or intimidate voters or election officials during the electoral process. An important exception is made for any individual exercising their right of suffrage in their district, provided they are otherwise qualified according to state laws.
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Introduced in House
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.
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