Bill · H.R. 8678· House(119-HR-8678)
Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/7/2026
- Last activity
- 5/7/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Earl Carter
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026 aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It introduces mandatory minimum sentences for those who attempt to kill specific federal officials. These protected individuals include Members of Congress, Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, the President, the Vice President, and certain presidential staff. The bill establishes that such attempts shall be punished by a term of years not less than 25, or for life.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill aims to protect the stability of government officials through increased penalties for political violence.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-5
The bill introduces new mandatory minimum sentences of 25 years to life for attempted killings of federal officials.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased penalties for assassination attempts of high-level officials: The bill implements a mandatory minimum of 25 years or life in prison for attempting to kill individuals such as Members of Congress, Cabinet members, and Supreme Court justices (Section 2(a)).
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Enhanced protection for presidential and staff members: The bill establishes a mandatory minimum of 25 years or life in prison for those attempting to kill the President, Vice President, or certain presidential staff (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory minimum sentencing requirements: The bill requires imprisonment for a term of years not less than 25, or for life, for attempted killings of specific federal officials (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 5/7/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House