# 119-hr-9349: Voting Systems Protection Act

119-hr-9349, Voting Systems Protection Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-07-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9349
- Congress: 119
- Title: Voting Systems Protection Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-23

## Summary

**Protect state custody and chain-of-custody for election materials.** This bill would require State officials to supervise any Federal seizure of voting machines, ballots, registration files, software, and related records to safeguard handling and storage. - State election officials gain explicit oversight rights. They would be able to observe handling, access storage and examination sites, document or photograph conditions, and countersign chain-of-custody forms. The designated official is the Secretary of State or a written designee. - Federal officers and contractors face new criminal and civil penalties for mishandling seized materials. Knowing and willful tampering could carry up to 10 years imprisonment and negligent violations can bring fines up to $250,000 and permanent disqualification from Federal office. - Seizures would trigger timing and notice limits around Federal elections. Agencies would generally need to give at least 48 hours written notice and could not seize materials during a 120-day pre- and post-election restricted period except for imminent-harm cases that meet strict court standards. Civil fines range from $50,000 to $500,000 and States may seek expedited judicial review.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Protections for state election materials: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would define what counts as voting machines and election records for Federal elections. It would bar Federal agencies from seizing those materials during a restricted period that starts 120 days before and ends 120 days after a Federal election. Federal agencies would have to g…
- Rules, training, and effective date: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would take effect 90 days after enactment. The Attorney General would have 180 days to issue implementing regulations in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Election Assistance Commission, including standard notice forms and procedures. The Attorney Gen…
- Emergency seizure rules and limits: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would allow seizures without the 48-hour notice only in true emergencies. In exigent cases, notice must be given as soon as practicable and no later than six hours after the seizure, with a written explanation of the emergency. During the restricted period, seizures would be al…
- New penalties and state remedies: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would make it a federal crime for officers or agents to tamper with, destroy, falsify, or mishandle seized election materials or to obstruct State oversight. Knowing and willful violations could bring up to 10 years in prison. Negligent or reckless violations could bring fines…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-9349 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9349)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9349 (as of 2026-07-23).