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H.R. 8685In Committee

To amend section 1751 of title 18, United States Code, to include the death penalty as punishment for an attempt to assassinate certain individuals.

Sponsor
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
R · TX-5
Key facts
Introduced: May 7, 2026
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 1
Congress: 119th
Latest action · May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Timeline

  1. May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. May 7, 2026
    Introduced in House
  3. May 7, 2026
    Introduced in House

Cosponsors

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