Protect Our Polls Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-02T20:59:15Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4845 Protect Our Polls Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4845

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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.

Comments

Callum Lang

1,022

1 month ago

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

Amaya Jacobs

1,063

1 month 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.