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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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.
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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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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Vote Without Fear Act
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