Vote Without Fear Act
HR 2471, the Vote Without Fear Act, forbids unauthorized firearm possession within 100 yards of entrances to federal election sites (like polling places or ballot-counting locations for federal offices). It prohibits carrying or bringing firearms into this zone, with exceptions for law enforcement on duty, firearms remaining in vehicles, and lawful possession on private property. Violations carry up to 1 year in prison for basic possession or up to 5 years if firearms are intended for criminal use. This bill directly affects voters, election workers, and anyone near federal election sites during voting periods, aiming to enhance safety at these locations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 3, 2023
Last action Apr 3, 2023
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Apr 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Apr 3, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Raul Ruiz
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
Co
Raúl M. Grijalva
DDemocratic
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