CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

DemocratBill · S. 4845· Senate(119-S-4845)

Protect Our Polls Act

Rep. Slotkin
Age: 50 years
Michigan
Introduced
6/18/2026
Last activity
6/18/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Elissa Slotkin
Cosponsors
Democrat - 14Republican - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Protect Our Polls Act, and it sets up rules for sending troops or armed men to polling places. It requires the agency in charge to send a detailed report to congressional leaders at least 48 hours before sending armed personnel to an election. The bill forces Congress to review the situation and pass a joint resolution to authorize the deployment before it can happen. It also stops funds from being used by the armed forces or executive agencies to access certain election records and papers. Finally, it makes sure that members of the armed forces and executive agencies can still vote in their home districts if they are qualified.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this protect the right to vote?+7

    The bill increases oversight on the use of armed men at polling places and protects the suffrage rights of service members.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6

    The bill requires detailed unclassified reports to be transmitted to Congressional leadership regarding troop deployments.

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+5

    The bill implements strict congressional notification and approval processes before deploying troops to election sites.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-4

    The bill limits the executive branch's unilateral authority to deploy armed forces at polling places without congressional approval.