What does Preamble of Vote Without Fear Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit the unauthorized possession of a firearm at a Federal election site.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Vote Without Fear Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Vote Without Fear Act.

What does PROHIBITION ON UNAUTHORIZED FIREARM POSSESSION AT A FEDERAL of Vote Without Fear Act do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 935, which prohibits unauthorized firearm possession at or near Federal election sites. The prohibition applies to knowingly possessing or causing a firearm to be present within 100 yards of a Federal election site entrance, with potential penalties of fines, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. Exceptions exist for law enforcement officers, private security guards authorized to carry firearms, firearm possession within a vehicle if not removed or brandished, and lawful possession on private property, residences, or businesses. Intent to use a firearm in the commission of a crime at a Federal election site carries a harsher penalty, potentially resulting in imprisonment for up to five years. Violations resulting in death or an attack on a Federal election site can be punished under sections 1111, 1112, 1113, and 1117. The term 'Federal election site' is defined as a building or part thereof where federal election administration or ballot processing occurs.

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Vote Without Fear Act

Last updated: 3/17/2026 · Introduced: 3/17/2026

Author: Raul Ruiz (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a new federal law prohibiting unauthorized individuals from possessing firearms within 100 yards of a Federal election site entrance.
Exceptions to the firearm possession prohibition are made for law enforcement, authorized security personnel, and lawful firearm possession within vehicles or on private property.
The bill increases penalties for using a firearm to commit a crime at a Federal election site, or for violations resulting in death or an attack on such a site.

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