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US HB7965

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raul Ruiz

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly possessing a firearm in or within 100 yards of a Federal election site, punishable by fine and/or up to 1 year imprisonment

  • Increases penalty to up to 5 years imprisonment if firearm possession is with intent to commit a crime at the election site

  • Exempts on-duty law enforcement officers, private security guards authorized by building management, firearms kept in vehicles (if not removed or brandished), and lawful possession in residences, businesses, or private property within the 100-yard zone

  • Defines "Federal election site" as any building where government employees administer polling places or process/count ballots for federal elections

  • Killing any person during a violation or attack on a Federal election site involving a firearm triggers murder and manslaughter penalties under existing federal law (18 U.S.C. §§ 1111, 1112, 1113, 1117)

Legislative Description

Vote Without Fear Act

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

3/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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