Today introduced the Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act, a bill mandating 25 years to life imprisonment for individuals who attempt to assassinate federal politicians.
Support legislation establishing 25 years to life imprisonment for individuals who attempt to assassinate federal politicians.
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introduced the Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act, a bill mandating 25 years to life imprisonment for individuals who attempt to assassinate federal politicians
Mr. Carter of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Evidence
"today introduced the Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act, a bill mandating 25 years to life imprisonment for individuals who attempt to assassinate federal politicians." The release says the bill would apply to the President, Vice President, Presidential Staff, Cabinet Members, Supreme Court Justices, and Members of Congress.
Last Action Date Listed: May 7, 2026. Action: Mr. Carter of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Full Title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to include mandatory minimum sentences for the attempted assassination of a Member of Congress, a member of the Cabinet, a justice of the Supreme Court, the President, the Vice President, or certain presidential staff, and for other purposes.
Assessments
Carter appears to have fulfilled the 'support legislation' portion of the promise by introducing H.R. 8678, which specifically sought 25 years to life imprisonment for attempted assassinations of federal officials. The evidence shows concrete legislative action in the same term, including formal introduction and referral to committee. However, there is no evidence the bill advanced beyond introduction or became law, so the promised policy outcome was not fully delivered. Because the promise is framed as supporting legislation rather than guaranteeing enactment, this merits partial credit rather than full delivery.