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HR 8940 United States House · 119th Congress

Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

The Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act bans the imposition of the death penalty for any federal crime committed after the law takes effect. It also requires that individuals currently sentenced to death under federal law be resentenced to a different punishment. This legislation directly affects the federal criminal justice system by eliminating capital punishment as a sentencing option.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill eliminates the death penalty, aligning with criminal justice reform efforts to reduce harsh sentencing and protect civil rights.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2026
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Introduced May 20, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 20, 2026
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1 primary · 30 co-sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
MA
7
Co
Photo of Analilia Mejia
Analilia Mejia
DDemocratic
NJ
11
Co
Photo of Delia C. Ramirez
Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
IL
3
Co
Photo of Diana DeGette
Diana DeGette
DDemocratic
CO
1
Co
Photo of Dwight Evans
Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
PA
3
Co
Photo of Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
DC
At-Large
Co
Photo of Emanuel Cleaver
Emanuel Cleaver
DDemocratic
MO
5
Co
Photo of Emilia Strong Sykes
Emilia Strong Sykes
DDemocratic
OH
13
Co
Photo of Frank Pallone, Jr.
Frank Pallone, Jr.
DDemocratic
NJ
6
Co
Photo of Frederica S. Wilson
Frederica S. Wilson
DDemocratic
FL
24
Co
Photo of Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
GA
4