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119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 20, 2026
Bills›Crime and Law Enforcement›H.R. 8940Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8940In CommitteeCrime and Law Enforcement

Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna (D-MA)30 cosponsorsIntroduced May 20, 2026
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