Federal HB8678 establishes mandatory minimum sentences for attempted assassination of federal officials.

Federal HB8678, the Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026, amends the United States Code to impose mandatory minimum sentences for the attempted assassination of Members of Congress, Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, the President, the Vice President, and certain presidential staff. The bill specifies that anyone attempting to kill these individuals must face imprisonment for at least 25 years or for life. This legislation aims to strengthen protections for key federal officials.

Federal HB8678 establishes mandatory minimum sentences for attempted assassination of federal officials.

Federal HB8678, the Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026, amends the United States Code to impose mandatory minimum sentences for the attempted assassination of Members of Congress, Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, the President, the Vice President, and certain presidential staff. The bill specifies that anyone attempting to kill these individuals must face imprisonment for at least 25 years or for life. This legislation aims to strengthen protections for key federal officials.