What does Preamble of Vote Without Fear Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit unauthorized firearm possession at Federal election sites The bill was introduced to the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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 Chapter 44 of Title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 935, which prohibits unauthorized firearm possession near Federal election sites. A 'Federal election site' is defined as a building or part thereof where U.S., State, or political subdivision employees are administering a polling place for a Federal election or processing/counting ballots. It is unlawful to knowingly possess a firearm within 100 yards of a Federal election site unless specific exceptions apply. Exceptions include law enforcement officers, private security guards authorized to carry firearms, firearms remaining in vehicles, and lawful possession on private property or in a place of residence/business. Penalties for violating the possession prohibition include fines, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. Possessing a firearm near a Federal election site with the intent to use it in a crime carries a penalty of fines, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. The section also addresses homicide committed in connection with a violation of the firearm possession prohibitions, referencing existing sections of Title 18 for punishment.

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Vote Without Fear Act

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

Author: Christopher Murphy (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a new federal law prohibiting the unauthorized possession of firearms within 100 yards of a Federal election site.
Exceptions to the firearm possession prohibition include law enforcement officers, authorized security personnel, firearms secured in vehicles, and lawful possession on private property.
Violations of the firearm possession prohibitions can result in fines, imprisonment, or both, with harsher penalties for using a firearm in connection with a crime.

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