HR 8678 · 119th Congress

Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026

This bill creates mandatory minimum prison sentences for anyone who attempts to assassinate certain high-ranking U.S. officials. Specifically, it targets attempted killings of Members of Congress, Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, the President, Vice President, and certain presidential staff members. Right no…

Sponsor

Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (R-Georgia)

Introduced

2026-05-07

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement