The Vote Without Fear Act would make it a federal crime for individuals to knowingly possess or carry firearms within 100 yards of polling places, ballot counting facilities, or other locations where federal elections are being administered. The bill applies to anyone with actual or reasonable knowledge that a location is a federal election site, with exceptions for on-duty law enforcement officers, private security guards, and people lawfully possessing firearms in their own homes or vehicles that pass through the area. Violations would result in up to one year in prison and fines, while possessing a firearm at an election site with intent to commit a crime carries a penalty of up to five years in prison. The legislation also establishes enhanced penalties for homicides committed during violations of these prohibitions or during attacks on election sites. The bill has no specific funding provisions or implementation timeline beyond its introduction in September 2024.
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