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Hands Off Elections Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9306| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (5)
Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to prohibit federal employees from intervening in the administration of federal elections, specifically targeting employees of Executive agencies . It outlines exceptions for participation authorized by existing federal laws, such as the Help America Vote Act or the National Voter Registration Act, or when employees act in a non-official capacity. To ensure compliance, the bill empowers state chief law enforcement officers to bring civil actions for injunctive relief against violations. Importantly, the legislation clarifies that it does not prevent federal employees from assisting with cybersecurity measures to preserve the integrity of voting systems. The definition of "Executive agency" for this purpose explicitly excludes the U.S. Postal Service.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Hands Off Elections Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9306| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This bill seeks to prohibit federal employees from intervening in the administration of federal elections, specifically targeting employees of Executive agencies . It outlines exceptions for participation authorized by existing federal laws, such as the Help America Vote Act or the National Voter Registration Act, or when employees act in a non-official capacity. To ensure compliance, the bill empowers state chief law enforcement officers to bring civil actions for injunctive relief against violations. Importantly, the legislation clarifies that it does not prevent federal employees from assisting with cybersecurity measures to preserve the integrity of voting systems. The definition of "Executive agency" for this purpose explicitly excludes the U.S. Postal Service.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (5)
Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted