HR. 296In Committee
Justice for 9/11 Act
Require that plea agreements for named September 11 defendants not block other terrorism trials and keep the death penalty available, with strict confinement rules for any sentence imposed
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require that plea agreements for named September 11 defendants not block other terrorism trials and keep the death penalty available, with strict confinement rules for any sentence imposed
Key points
- Require death penalty availability
- Prohibit plea bars to other trials
- Prohibit transfer to the United States
- Mandate solitary confinement at Guantanamo
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-09 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingTerrorism