Bill119th CongressFiled May 20, 2026
S. 4608
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
17 cosponsors
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