In CommitteeFiled Mar 17, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 17, 2026
Summary
The Vote Without Fear Act adds a new offense that prohibits knowingly possessing or placing a firearm within 100 yards of any building used for voting or ballot counting in federal elections. Violations can result in fines, up to one year in prison, or up to five years if the gun is intended for use in a crime, with specific exemptions for law‑enforcement officers, security guards, and lawful gun owners. The bill aims to improve safety and prevent intimidation at polling places.
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