A bill to require explicit Congressional approval for troops or armed men at polling places for the only exception in the United States Code, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Requires Congress to explicitly approve the presence of troops or armed personnel at polling places, which is currently allowed in one exception under US law. This approval would need to be given before they can be stationed there.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 18, 2026
- Jun 18, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects voters and election officials, as it aims to regulate the presence of armed personnel at polling places. It would also impact the Department of Defense and law enforcement agencies, which would need to obtain Congressional approval before deploying troops or armed personnel to polling stations.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic1
Documents
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Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.
Bill Details
- Military
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