Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democratic senator from Michigan, introduces the “Protect Our Polls Act” on Thursday. The bill would prohibit the president from deploying armed military troops or federal law enforcement agents to polling places during U.S. elections. NBC News reports that Slotkin’s measure would bar the president from sending either the military or “armed feds” to polling sites. The Hill adds that the legislation targets potential use of armed forces and federal personnel ahead of upcoming elections, including references Slotkin makes to prior statements by President Donald Trump. Both outlets describe the bill as an attempt to ensure polling locations are not subject to federal security deployments. The articles do not indicate the bill’s specific enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or timeline beyond its introduction, nor do they detail any immediate legislative prospects. The proposal is presented as a response to concerns about the possible deployment of armed federal personnel or military forces near polling locations.