Stop ICE Election Militarization Act

House Bill

H.R. 7621

119th Congress

Stop ICE Election Militarization Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

John Larson

D - CT

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

HR 7621 would create new federal restrictions on immigration enforcement activities near polling places and voting locations during elections. The bill aims to prevent immigration officers from conducting certain operations that could intimidate voters or interfere with the electoral process. This legislation responds to concerns that immigration enforcement presence at voting sites could discourage eligible voters from participating in democracy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Stop ICE Election Militarization Act

HR 7621 would create new federal restrictions on immigration enforcement activities near polling places and voting locations during elections. The bill aims to prevent immigration officers from conducting certain operations that could intimidate voters or inte

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HR 7621 would create new federal restrictions on immigration enforcement activities near polling places and voting locations during elections. The bill aims to prevent immigration officers from conducting certain operations that could intimidate voters or interfere with the electoral process. This legislation responds to concerns that immigration enforcement presence at voting sites could discourage eligible voters from participating in democracy.

Bill Number: 7621
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: Stop ICE Election Militarization Act
Bill Number: 7621
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: HR 7621 would create new federal restrictions on immigration enforcement activities near polling places and voting locations during elections. The bill aims to prevent immigration officers from conducting certain operations that could intimidate voters or interfere with the electoral process. This l

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7621 would create new federal restrictions on immigration enforcement activities near polling places and voting locations during elections. The bill aims to prevent immigration officers from conducting certain operations that could intimidate voters or interfere with the electoral process. This legislation responds to concerns that immigration enforcement presence at voting sites could discourage eligible voters from participating in democracy.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits immigration officers from conducting specific enforcement activities at or near polling places, early voting sites, and ballot drop-off locations during election periods
Seeks to protect voting rights by preventing potential voter intimidation through immigration enforcement presence at voting locations
Would establish criminal penalties for immigration officers who violate these restrictions during elections
Applies to all voters, not just immigrants, as the presence of immigration enforcement could create an intimidating atmosphere that suppresses turnout in affected communities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect communities with significant immigrant populations, including mixed-status families where eligible voters might fear immigration enforcement. Polling places in areas with large Latino, Asian American, and other immigrant communities could see changes in how law enforcement operates during elections. The legislation aims to ensure that all eligible voters—regardless of their community's immigration status—can cast their ballots without fear or intimidation.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7621, 119th Congress (2026). "Stop ICE Election Militarization Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7621

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