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Vote Without Fear Act

Rep. Ruiz Introduces Vote Without Fear Act to Ban Guns at Federal Polling Sites

The Vote Without Fear Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward.

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Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

Gun control measures face significant opposition in a divided Congress. While the bill focuses on election safety, it is likely to be blocked by those who view it as an infringement on gun rights.

Key Points

Gun PolicyCivil RightsCriminal Justice

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Federal employees who work at polling places or process and count ballots would gain new legal protections against firearms being present at their workplaces during election activities. The bill's definition of a federal election site specifically covers buildings where government employees administer polls or handle ballots, aiming to make their work environment safer.

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Activities

Milestones

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Mar 17, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 17, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

No related news coverage found for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Vote Without Fear Act

Bill NumberHR 7965
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(1)
D: 1

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