Bill would ban military at polling places with no exceptions
In committeeH.R. 8825Latest action
Sponsor: April McClain Delaney · Representative · MD
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Official title: Democracy Without Intimidation Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
Introduced:
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HR 8825 closes a federal loophole allowing troops at polls and lets voters sue officials who violate the ban.
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What does this do?
HR 8825 would make it permanently illegal for armed military troops to be stationed at or near polling places on Election Day, with no exceptions. It removes an existing loophole in federal law that currently allows troops to be present to repel armed enemies of the United States. Voters who believe the law has been broken could sue senior federal law enforcement officials or political appointees directly in federal court.
Who does it affect?
Anyone who votes in a federal election is affected, as is any senior official at a federal law enforcement agency who could face a lawsuit if troops appear at polls.
Why does it matter?
Cases brought under this law would be fast-tracked in federal court, with final rulings appealable directly to the Supreme Court within 10 days, bypassing the normal appeals process. The bill also directs federal courts to hire additional judges to handle cases arising under this and related election laws.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 14, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · May 14, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.