What does Preamble of Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 20, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act.

What does PROHIBITION ON IMPOSITION OF DEATH SENTENCE. of Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act do?

This section prohibits the imposition or execution of the death penalty for any violation of federal law, effective upon the Act's enactment. Individuals sentenced to death before the Act's enactment will be resentenced.

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Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Ayanna Pressley (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the imposition and execution of the death penalty for any violation of federal law.
Individuals currently sentenced to death under federal law will be resentenced.
The prohibition takes effect upon the bill's enactment.

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