Defend Elections from Trump Act
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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.
2026-02-20
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Plain-English Summary
The bill aims to address election security and government operations, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. Based on its referral to the Judiciary, Intelligence, and Armed Services committees, it likely proposes changes to how federal agencies protect elections or respond to election-related threats. The bill would affect election officials, federal agencies, and potentially voters depending on what specific measures it contains.
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