POINT Act

Bill Number

H.R. 7750

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-03-05: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2453)

Last Updated

2026-03-19T19:45:25Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose of the Legislation

The Protecting Our Integrity and Nation from Tyranny Act (POINT Act), H.R. 7750, aims to safeguard U.S. elections from interference by federal executive officials, limit the use of military or federal law enforcement in domestic elections, and protect states' constitutional rights from federal overreach. It seeks to preserve the integrity of federal, state, and local elections, including primaries, caucuses, and ballot measures, by imposing criminal penalties and judicial remedies.

Key Provisions

• Prohibition on Executive Election Interference (Section 2):

Amends U.S. criminal law (Chapter 13 of Title 18) to create a new offense (18 U.S.C. § 245a). Covered individuals—such as the President, Vice President, high-level executive staff, the Attorney General, FBI Director, Director of National Intelligence, and certain cabinet members or agency leaders—are banned from engaging in "election interference."

• Election interference is defined broadly as:
• Violations of federal criminal, voting rights, or campaign finance laws.
• Fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful acts intended to influence voters, undermine confidence in elections, or alter results, including theft of information.
• Specific acts like obstructing congressional certification of electoral votes, pressuring officials to change vote counts or spread unsubstantiated fraud claims, delaying elections, or misusing Department of Justice resources (beyond what's allowed under the Voting Rights Act of 1965).
• Penalties include fines and up to 5 years in prison. It also prohibits using government property, personnel, or funds (e.g., buildings, vehicles, IT systems, or congressional appropriations) for such interference.

• Limits on Armed Forces and Federal Law Enforcement in Elections (Section 3):

Restricts the President from deploying U.S. Armed Forces or exercising federal law enforcement powers in any state if it would disrupt, delay, prevent, or influence an election (including referendums or ballot questions). Exceptions apply only for:

• Enforcing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (which protects voting access).
• Addressing state elections tied to secession or armed rebellion against the U.S.
• States can sue the federal government in district court for violations, seeking injunctions (court orders to stop actions) or other relief. The President bears the burden of proof to show no violation occurred. Appeals are expedited, with shortened filing deadlines (15 days) and priority handling by courts, including the Supreme Court.

• Protection of State Constitutional Rights from Federal Preemption (Section 4):

Allows harmed states to sue the U.S. government in district court for violations of specific constitutional protections, seeking injunctions or other remedies. Protected rights include:

• Full Faith and Credit Clause (Article IV, Section 1: States must respect each other's laws and records).
• State consent for forming new states (Article IV, Section 3).
• Guarantee of republican government, protection from invasion, and aid against domestic violence (Article IV, Section 4).
• States' role in ratifying constitutional amendments and equal Senate representation (Article V).
• Reserved powers for states or people (10th Amendment: Powers not given to the federal government belong to states).
• Electors' rights to vote for President and Vice President (12th Amendment).

Appeals are expedited with 15-day filing windows and priority court handling.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Introduces a new federal crime specifically targeting high-level executive interference in elections, which was not explicitly criminalized before, expanding beyond general fraud or conspiracy laws.
• Adds strict limits on presidential military deployments during elections, building on but going further than the Posse Comitatus Act (which generally bars military use for domestic law enforcement).
• Creates novel private rights of action (legal claims) for states to challenge federal actions violating enumerated constitutional provisions, with expedited judicial processes not previously available for these issues. These changes shift more accountability to the judiciary and emphasize state sovereignty in election matters.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: Restricts the executive branch (e.g., White House, DOJ, FBI, intelligence agencies) from using resources to influence elections, potentially increasing internal compliance burdens and legal reviews for actions near election periods. The military and federal law enforcement face clearer boundaries on domestic roles, reducing risks of perceived partisanship.
• On Citizens: Enhances election security by deterring official misconduct that could erode trust in voting processes, potentially leading to more stable and confident participation in federal, state, and local elections. However, it may limit federal intervention in genuine election crises outside narrow exceptions.
• On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, as the bill focuses on domestic elections; it does not address foreign interference.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Executive Branch Officials: President, Vice President, agency heads (e.g., Attorney General, FBI Director), and subordinates face new criminal liability for election-related actions.
• States and Local Governments: Gain stronger tools to defend election administration and constitutional rights against federal actions, empowering state legislatures, governors, and election officials.
• U.S. Armed Forces and Federal Law Enforcement: Subject to deployment restrictions, affecting operational planning during election seasons.
• Citizens and Voters: Indirectly protected through preserved election integrity, though political candidates and campaigns may face altered federal oversight dynamics.
• Federal Courts: Will handle expedited cases, increasing workload for election-related disputes.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal: Establishes precedent for criminalizing broad categories of official "interference," which could lead to more prosecutions of executive actions but raises questions about enforcement (e.g., who investigates the President?). The burden-shifting in lawsuits (President must prove innocence) is unusual and may face constitutional challenges.
• Constitutional: Reinforces federalism by elevating the 10th Amendment and Article IV protections, limiting federal preemption of state election powers and emphasizing states' roles in the electoral process (e.g., elector certification). It aligns with the Voting Rights Act but could conflict with presidential emergency powers under Article II.
• Political: Promotes checks on executive authority during elections, potentially reducing risks of authoritarian overreach or partisan manipulation, but may politicize the judiciary through expedited reviews. It underscores tensions between federal and state powers, possibly influencing future debates on election reform without addressing broader issues like foreign threats.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]

Recent Actions

• 2026-03-05: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2453)
• 2026-03-02: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
• 2026-03-02: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
• 2026-03-02: Introduced in House
• 2026-03-02: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Protecting Our Integrity and Nation from Tyranny Act — issued 2026-03-02 — PDF (9 pages)