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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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4845

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate 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 profile image

Callum Lang

945

18 days ago

I think this bill is good idea. It important for Congress to approve troops at polling places. It affect all Americans.

Amaya Jacobs profile image

Amaya Jacobs

1,010

15 days 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 profile image

Roger Gillespie

971

18 days 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

Elissa Slotkin
Elissa Slotkin
MichiganDemocrat
Raphael G. Warnock
Raphael G. Warnock
GeorgiaDemocrat
Jacky Rosen
Jacky Rosen
NevadaDemocrat
Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
CaliforniaDemocrat
Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
ArizonaDemocrat
Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat

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