Bills · HR 7621
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7621Immigration
Stop ICE Election Militarization Act
INTRO FEB 20· LAST ACTION FEB 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns that immigration enforcement actions around federal election periods could intimidate voters or disrupt the democratic process. If it becomes law, it would create a 'quiet period' for immigration enforcement, aiming to ensure that all eligible voters, especially those in immigrant communities, feel safe and free to participate in elections without fear of encountering immigration officers.
If this bill passes, it could foster greater trust in the electoral system by making it clear that federal enforcement agencies should not interfere with voting. If it doesn't pass, current practices could continue, which means immigration enforcement operations, including arrests and deportations, could still occur during the weeks leading up to federal elections, which proponents argue might inadvertently suppress voter turnout or create an atmosphere of fear.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
This bill amends existing law to include immigration officers alongside military personnel in the prohibition against interfering with federal elections.
It extends current protections against federal interference in elections to include actions by immigration authorities.
PROVISION 02
It restricts immigration enforcement and removal operations during the four-week period before any federal election.
This creates a specific window where most immigration enforcement activities are paused to avoid potential intimidation or disruption during elections.
PROVISION 03
The restriction on enforcement during the pre-election period includes exceptions for operations based on specific criminal probable cause or to prevent immediate threats of death or serious injury.
This provision balances the goal of preventing election interference with the need for essential public safety and criminal justice actions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 12
D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
27
BILLS LED
20
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 12 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 20
Introduced in House
FEB 20
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7621
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
Last actionFeb 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 20, 2026
House BillHR 7621Immigration
Stop ICE Election Militarization Act
INTRODUCED FEB 20, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 20, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
12
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
