H.R. 8678 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026

To amend title 18, United States Code, to include mandatory minimum sentences for the attempted assassination of a Member of Congress, a member of the Cabinet, a justice of the Supreme Court, the President, the Vice President, or certain presidential staff, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] Introduced May 7, 2026 Cosponsors 0 Latest action May 7, 2026

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  1. May 7, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. May 7, 2026 Introduced in House

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