The "Protect Our Polls Act" aims to establish a rigorous Congressional oversight process for any deployment of troops or armed personnel to polling places. It reinforces the long-standing federal criminalization of such deployments, acknowledging the sole existing exception for repelling armed enemies of the United States , an exception that has never been utilized. A core provision mandates that the head of any agency intending to send troops or armed men to polling places must provide a detailed unclassified report to Congress at least 48 hours prior to deployment. This report must include information such as the number of personnel, their responsibilities, the duration of the order, specific intelligence supporting the threat of armed enemies, and a justification for why state and local forces are insufficient. Furthermore, the bill establishes an expedited Congressional review process, requiring a joint resolution to be enacted by both chambers of Congress *before* any such deployment can occur. The legislation also amends the Civil Rights Act of 1960 to prohibit the use of federal funds by the armed forces or any executive agency to access election records or papers required to be retained. This provision includes a sunset clause, stipulating that these amendments will cease to be effective on January 20, 2029. The bill clarifies that nothing in its provisions should be construed to prevent military members from exercising their right to vote.