Protect Our Polls Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10497, introduced by Representative Chrissy Houlahan, proposes to require explicit Congressional approval for the deployment of troops or armed individuals at polling places. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to address the specific exception within the United States Code that currently allows for such deployments.
The full text of H.R. 10497 has not yet been published. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the specific details of its provisions, the precise scope of its effects, or which groups or individuals it would most directly impact beyond the general subject matter of armed presence at polling locations.
This bill was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 17, 2026, and its current status is "Introduced." The next step in the legislative process would typically involve referral to a committee for review and potential action, though further details are unknown without the bill's text.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10497 do?
- H.R. 10497, introduced by Representative Chrissy Houlahan, proposes to require explicit Congressional approval for the deployment of troops or armed individuals at polling places. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to address the specific exception within the United States Code that currently allows for such deployments. The full text of H.R. 10497 has not yet been published. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the specific details of its provisions, the precise scope of its effects, or which groups or individuals it would most directly impact beyond the general subject matter of armed presence at polling locations. This bill was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 17, 2026, and its current status is "Introduced." The next step in the legislative process would typically involve referral to a committee for review and potential action, though further details are unknown without the bill's text.
- Has H.R. 10497 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10497. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10497?
- H.R. 10497 was sponsored by Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10497?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. (17 Sep 2026).
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