HR 7965
Vote Without Fear Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:55 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Vote Without Fear Act, makes it a federal crime to possess a firearm or cause one to be present near federal election sites. Specifically, it prohibits knowingly bringing a firearm within 100 yards of an entrance to a federal election site, with some exceptions for law enforcement officers, those transporting firearms in vehicles, and lawful possession of firearms in residences or businesses. The bill also increases penalties for possessing a firearm with the intent to use it during a crime at or near an election site.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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