Bill · H.R. 7680· House(119-HR-7680)
Protect our Ballots Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/25/2026
- Last activity
- 2/25/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Alford
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protect our Ballots Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. It targets specific nonprofit entities described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The requirement applies to these nonprofits if they pay any individual for personal services related to political purposes, political management, or a political campaign. Under this amendment, such entities would be required to elect to participate in the E-Verify program. Once they elect to participate, they must comply with the terms and conditions of that election.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill strengthens labor verification processes which is often linked to immigration enforcement goals.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands federal oversight of specific nonprofit activities via E-Verify mandates.
Does this make elections run better?+2
Proponents likely view this as a way to protect the integrity of the ballot through stricter oversight.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-4
The requirement for E-Verify increases scrutiny on workers and may impact immigrant populations.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-3
The mandate on political nonprofits may create a chilling effect on political speech and management.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-3
The mandate on political nonprofits may create a chilling effect on political speech and management.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- E-Verify Compliance Requirement: The bill requires certain nonprofits that pay individuals for political purposes or management to participate in the E-Verify program (Section 2). This could be seen as a positive for those seeking to ensure that individuals involved in political work are verified through the E-Verify system.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory E-Verify Participation: Section 501(c)(3) entities that pay individuals for political purposes or campaign work would be required to elect to participate in the E-Verify program and comply with its terms (Section 2). This could create a new requirement or burden for these specific nonprofit organizations.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Electoral Process+2Improves Freedom Of Speech-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Freedom Of Speech-3
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- Introduced in House