S. 4608In Committee
Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
Prohibit use of the federal death penalty by ending capital punishment under federal law
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit use of the federal death penalty by ending capital punishment under federal law
Key points
- Prohibit federal death penalty
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-05-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCrime and Law Enforcement