H.R. 7965 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Vote Without Fear Act

To prohibit the unauthorized possession of a firearm at a Federal election site.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] Introduced March 17, 2026 Cosponsors 3 (3 D) Latest action March 17, 2026

Summary

Vote Without Fear Act
This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for possessing a firearm or causing a firearm to be present in or within 100 yards of a federal election site.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 17, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Mar 17, 2026 Introduced in House

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