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Defend Elections from Trump Act

USA119th CongressHR-7626| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2026
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026
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.
  • February 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 20, 2026
    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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Defend Elections from Trump Act

USA119th CongressHR-7626| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2026
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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Timeline
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026
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.
  • February 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 20, 2026
    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.
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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