Bill · H.R. 8940· House(119-HR-8940)

Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

Age: 52 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 5/20/2026
Last activity: 5/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Ayanna Pressley
Cosponsors: - 30 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act," aims to stop the use of the death penalty for federal crimes. It dictates that no person can be sentenced to death or executed for any violation of Federal law after the Act is passed. Additionally, the bill addresses individuals who have already received a death sentence before the law takes effect. These individuals would be required to undergo resentencing.

Yes· 3 of 8

Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+7
The bill eliminates the death penalty for federal crimes and mandates resentencing for those currently on death row.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill reduces the application of the death penalty which disproportionately impacts Black Americans.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill reduces the application of the death penalty which disproportionately impacts Hispanic Americans.