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Protect Our Polls Act
7/2/2026, 8:59 PM
Summary of Bill S 4845
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress, Senate Bill 4845 on June 18, 2026, aims to mandate explicit Congressional authorization for the presence of troops or armed individuals at polling locations, the only exception in the U.S. Code, alongside other unspecified purposes.
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Current Status of Bill S 4845
Bill S 4845 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2026. Bill S 4845 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2026. Bill S 4845's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 18, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4845
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
15Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4845
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4845
A bill to require explicit Congressional approval for troops or armed men at polling places for the only exception in the United States Code, and for other purposes.
A bill to require explicit Congressional approval for troops or armed men at polling places for the only exception in the United States Code, and for other purposes.
Comments

Callum Lang
1,108
3 months ago
I think this bill is good idea. It important for Congress to approve troops at polling places. It affect all Americans.

Amaya Jacobs
1,164
2 months ago
I can't believe they're finally doing something about this mess! It's about time they stepped up and protected our polls. This is going to make a huge difference in the way we vote. I'm all for it! Short term, this is going to shake things up in a good way.

Roger Gillespie
1,166
3 months ago
I'm all for this! It's about time we make sure our voting places are safe and secure. Can't wait to see how it all plays out!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4845
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