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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8678

Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026

Political Violence: Mandatory Minimums for Assassination Attempts

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The Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time, and the bill is still waiting for committee action.

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Unlikely to pass

Most bills introduced by a single member of Congress without broad support do not make it past the committee stage. Additionally, mandatory sentencing laws often face pushback from both parties.

Key Points

  • This bill creates a strict new rule for anyone caught trying to kill a high-ranking government official. If convicted, the person would face at least 25 years in federal prison, with the possibility of a life sentence.
  • The rule covers a wide range of leaders, including the nation's leader, the vice president, members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, and Cabinet members. It also applies to attempts against certain top staff members who work for the executive branch.
  • Currently, federal law allows for a range of punishments for these crimes, but it does not require a specific minimum number of years. This change would take away a judge's ability to give a shorter sentence for these specific attempts.
  • The goal of the policy is to discourage political violence by ensuring that anyone who targets federal leaders faces a guaranteed long-term prison stay.

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Milestones

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May 7, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

May 7, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8678
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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