What does Preamble of POINT Act do?

This bill aims to prevent election interference. It was introduced to the House of Representatives. The bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Armed Services.

What does SHORT TITLE. of POINT Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting Our Integrity and Nation from Tyranny Act.

What does PREVENTION OF EXECUTIVE POWER TO INFLUENCE AN AUTHORIZED STATE of POINT Act do?

This section amends Chapter 13 of Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit executive election interference. The prohibition applies to 'covered individuals,' defined as high-ranking executive branch officials including the President, Vice President, Attorney General, and cabinet secretaries. “Election interference” is defined as conduct by a covered individual that violates election laws or includes fraudulent acts intended to influence voters or undermine confidence in elections. The law prohibits using government property or resources to interfere with elections, with limited exceptions for actions permitted by the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Specific actions considered election interference include obstructing electoral vote certification, communicating with officials to alter vote results, and disseminating unsubstantiated claims of election fraud.

What does LIMITATION ON USE OF ARMED FORCES IN THE UNITED STATES. of POINT Act do?

This section limits the President's ability to deploy the Armed Forces or exercise federal law enforcement authority within a state to influence an election. An exception to this limitation exists for enforcing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Another exception applies to elections related to a state's secession or armed rebellion against the United States. Any state affected by a violation of this section can bring an action against the United States in federal district court seeking injunctive relief. In such actions, the President bears the burden of proving that no violation occurred. Appeals and petitions for certiorari related to actions under this section have expedited timelines. The district court, court of appeals, and Supreme Court are obligated to expedite the disposition of matters brought under this section.

What does PREVENTION OF PRESIDENT OR CONGRESS FROM PREEMPTING A STATE'S of POINT Act do?

This section establishes a cause of action allowing a State to bring suit against the United States in federal district court if it believes its constitutional rights have been violated. The rights protected under this section include the Full Faith and Credit Clause, state legislative rights regarding state formation, the guarantee of a republican form of government and protection against violence, state rights in constitutional amendments, and the reserved powers of the states. Specifically, the rights listed are derived from Articles IV and V of the Constitution, and the Tenth Amendment. The section shortens the timeframes for filing appeals and petitions for certiorari in cases brought under this section to 15 days. District courts, courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court are obligated to expedite the disposition of any matter brought under this section.

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POINT Act

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/2/2026

Author: George Latimer (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits high-ranking executive branch officials from using government resources to interfere with elections, including actions like obstructing vote certification or spreading false claims of fraud.
The bill limits the President's ability to deploy the Armed Forces or federal law enforcement within a state to influence an election, with exceptions for enforcing the Voting Rights Act or addressing secession/rebellion.
States can sue the United States in federal court if they believe their constitutional rights related to elections have been violated, with expedited timelines for appeals.

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