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119-hr-8678119th Congress

Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a 25-year mandatory minimum or life sentence for attempted assassination of top federal officials. This bill would amend 18 U.S.C. §351 and §1751 to require that anyone who attempts to kill the officials listed in those sections, including Members of Congress, Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, the President, the Vice President, and designated presidential staff, face at least 25 years' imprisonment or life. It does not change who is covered beyond those statutory lists or add new funding or enforcement mechanisms.

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25-year minimum for attacks on officials

If enacted, this bill would add a mandatory minimum prison term for people who try to kill top federal officials. A person convicted of attempting to kill a protected official would face at least 25 years in prison or life. The change would apply to Members of Congress, Cabinet members, Supreme Court Justices, the President, the Vice President, and certain Presidential staff. The bill text does not set an effective date or provide new funding.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

GA • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

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