Rep. Latimer introduces bill in U.S. House to prevent election interference and restrict federal actions during elections

The new bill, authored by U.S. Rep. George Latimer, seeks to prevent election interference and limit federal deployment during elections to protect the integrity of the electoral process, according to the U.S. Congress.

H.R.7750 was introduced on March 2, 2026 during the 2026 regular session of the 119th Congress. The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill aims to prevent election interference by prohibiting certain actions by covered individuals, which include the President, Vice President, and other high-ranking officials. It establishes penalties, including fines and imprisonment for up to five years, for knowingly engaging in election interference or using government resources to that end. The bill defines election interference broadly, encompassing unlawful acts intended to influence election outcomes or undermine public confidence in the electoral process. Additionally, it restricts the President’s authority to deploy military or federal law enforcement during elections, unless necessary for enforcing voting rights or in cases of insurrection. States may seek judicial recourse against the federal government for violations of their constitutional rights related to election processes. The bill emphasizes expedited judicial processes for related cases.

The bill was introduced only by Rep. George Latimer (Democrat-NY-16th District).

Since the beginning of the current session, Rep. Latimer has introduced another four bills.

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George Latimer is a Representative from New York who has held several political offices, including member of the Rye city council from 1988 to 1991, member of the Westchester County board of legislators from 1992 to 2004, member of the New York state assembly from 2005 to 2012, and member of the New York state senate from 2013 to 2017. He has served as executive of Westchester County from 2018 to 2025 and was elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, beginning January 3, 2025.

Latimer graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1970 and earned a B.A. from Fordham University in 1974, followed by an M.P.A. from New York University in 1976.

Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Congress. The source data can be found here.