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House bill · H.R. 7965 (119th Congress)

Vote Without Fear Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 13, 2026

Sponsor: Raul Ruiz (U.S. Representative, CA-25, Democratic)

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Summary

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.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

3

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Full history

  1. May 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Mar 17, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Mar 17, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House

  4. Mar 17, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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