Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Defend Elections from Trump Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Defend Elections from Trump Act," aims to prevent the use of federal funds for specific activities related to elections. It prohibits the government from spending money to order, bring, or keep federal law enforcement, intelligence, or military personnel at domestic election locations. This restriction applies to polling places, election offices, and locations where votes are canvassed, counted, or certified. The prohibition remains in effect from the date of enactment until December 31, 2026. However, the rules do not apply to individuals exercising their own right to vote.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to vote?
By preventing federal law enforcement presence at polls, the bill aims to protect the sanctity of the voting process.
- Scored +5
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
The bill reduces potential federal interference at polling locations, which may facilitate more peaceful voting environments.
- Scored +5
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill limits the deployment of federal law enforcement at domestic election locations.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill limits federal power by prohibiting the deployment of federal personnel at domestic election sites.
- Scored -5
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?
The bill acts to decrease potential domestic surveillance by restricting federal intelligence personnel at election sites.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restriction of Federal Presence at Election Sites: The bill prevents the obligation or expenditure of funds to have federal law enforcement, intelligence, or military personnel at polling places, election offices, or locations where counting and certification occurs, unless Congress provides specific statutory authorization (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No provisions within the provided text outline negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill limits the deployment of federal law enforcement at domestic election locations. Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The bill reduces potential federal interference at polling locations, which may facilitate more peaceful voting environments. Does this protect the right to vote? — By preventing federal law enforcement presence at polls, the bill aims to protect the sanctity of the voting process.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill restricts the obligation of funds for specific federal personnel deployments at election sites.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill protects the electoral process from potential federal law enforcement interference. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — By limiting federal intrusion into local election processes, the bill implicitly supports state-led election administration. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill limits federal power by prohibiting the deployment of federal personnel at domestic election sites.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill restricts the use of funds for deploying military personnel to domestic election locations. Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The bill acts to decrease potential domestic surveillance by restricting federal intelligence personnel at election sites.
- 2/20/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House