Bill · H.R. 8825· House(119-HR-8825)
Democracy Without Intimidation Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- April McClain Delaney
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Democracy Without Intimidation Act" aims to prohibit troops at the polls. It amends title 18 of the United States Code to remove the exception that allowed force unless necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States. The bill also updates laws regarding the prosecution of violators by United States attorneys, marshals, and other officers. Additionally, it directs district courts to increase the number of United States magistrate judges to facilitate speedy arrests and examinations. Finally, it establishes a private right of action for individuals aggrieved by violations of section 592.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this protect the right to vote?+7
The bill protects voters from intimidation by prohibiting troops at the polls and removing the exception for using force against perceived enemies.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+6
By establishing a private right of action and expedited judicial review, the bill provides more robust protections for those attempting to vote.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
Protecting the integrity of polling places through the removal of military presence can disproportionately benefit minority communities targeted by intimidation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Legal Recourse for Aggrieved Individuals: Any individual who suffers from a violation of section 592 of title 18, United States Code, can bring a civil action for injunctive relief against a covered person (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Faster Judicial Process: The bill mandates that district courts and the Supreme Court must advance on the docket and expedite the disposition of actions brought under the private right of action provision (Section 2(d)(3)).
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Increased Judicial Capacity: District and territorial courts are directed to increase the number of United States magistrate judges to provide a speedy and convenient means for the arrest and examination of persons charged with certain crimes (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of Force Exception: The amendment to section 592 of title 18 removes the language that allowed for force when necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States (Section 2(a)).
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 African Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For L G B T Q Community+5Good For Men+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For White Americans+5Good For Women+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Rights+7Improves Voting Access+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Government Transparency+4
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado