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HR 7626ReferredFederalhouse

Defend Elections from Trump Act

Introduced February 20, 2026Last action February 20, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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Plain-English Summary: Defend Elections from Trump Act

Based on the available information, this bill appears to be focused on election security and protecting the electoral process, with its title suggesting specific concerns about actions or potential actions by former President Donald Trump. However, because no official description or bill text was provided, it is not possible to summarize the specific policy details, requirements, or mechanisms the legislation would actually put in place.

What is known from the legislative record is that the bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to three separate committees: the Judiciary Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Armed Services Committee. The involvement of all three committees suggests the bill may touch on legal or law enforcement matters, national security and intelligence concerns, and potentially military-related election security issues — though this is only an inference based on committee jurisdiction.

Important Note for Readers: Because no bill text or official description was provided, this summary cannot tell you what the bill would actually require, who specifically it would affect, or what penalties or protections it might create. The title alone, while informative of its general intent, is not sufficient to accurately summarize the legislation. To read the full text and understand exactly what this bill proposes, you can visit Congress.gov and search for the bill by its title or bill number for complete and accurate details.

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Latest Action

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.

February 20, 2026

Sponsor

R
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]DMA

Committees

the Judiciary

Legislative History

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.

Feb 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.

Feb 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.

Feb 20, 2026

Introduced in House

Feb 20, 2026

Introduced in House

Feb 20, 2026