Vote Without Fear Act

The Vote Without Fear Act was introduced in the Senate on March 17, 2026, by Senator Murphy (D-CT) and cosponsored by Senator Shaheen. It was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, where it remains. The bill is in an early legislative stage with no further action recorded. The bill text establishes a new federal criminal offense for knowingly possessing a firearm within 100 yards of a federal election site, with exceptions for law enforcement, on-duty security guards, firearms in vehicles not removed or brandished, and possession on private property. Penalties include fines and up to one year imprisonment. There is no funding mechanism, no tax credit, no grant program, and no procurement directive in this bill. It is purely a criminal statute. As such, there are no identifiable public companies that would experience a material change in revenue, costs, or competitive position as a direct result of this legislation. The bill does not affect any sector's total addressable market, nor does it create any new government spending or contracting opportunities. The legislative path forward is uncertain; the bill must pass the Senate Judiciary Committee, the full Senate, the House, and be signed by the President. Given its early stage and lack of companion legislation in the House, passage is not assured. No real market data was provided for analysis.