HR 8678·Federal·house
Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled May 7, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 7, 2026
Summary
The Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act amends Title 18 to require a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years, or life, for anyone who attempts to kill a Member of Congress, a Cabinet member, a Supreme Court justice, the President, the Vice President, or designated presidential staff. It targets assassination attempts, not other forms of political violence, and seeks to deter attacks on the nation’s highest leaders.
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