HR. 8940In Committee
Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
Prohibits use of the federal death penalty by abolishing capital punishment under federal law
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits use of the federal death penalty by abolishing capital punishment under federal law
Key points
- Abolish federal death penalty
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-05-20 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCrime and Law Enforcement