Who it affects
- People possessing guns near federal election sites
- People causing guns to be present near federal election sites
In committeeElectionsGunsCriminal justice
Vote Without Fear Act
H.R. 7965 · House bill · Introduced March 17, 2026
The Vote Without Fear Act would make possessing a gun or causing one to be present within 100 yards of a federal election site a federal crime.
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Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would create new federal crimes involving guns at federal election sites.
- These crimes would cover possessing a gun or causing one to be present.
- The restrictions would apply inside these sites and within 100 yards of them.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To prohibit the unauthorized possession of a firearm at a Federal election site.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul (D-CA)
- Introduced
- March 17, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 3
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Latest action
- March 17, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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 on Congress.gov ↗Everyone who lobbied on this bill (0 groups)
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.