Bill119th CongressFiled May 20, 2026
H.R. 8940
Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedMay 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7](D-MA)Sponsor
23 cosponsors
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