What does United States House Bill HR 8940 do?

HR 8940: Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

When was United States House Bill HR 8940 introduced?

HR 8940 was introduced on May 20, 2026.

What's the current status of United States House Bill HR 8940?

The latest action on HR 8940 by the House was: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. on May 20, 2026.

Who introduced United States House Bill HR 8940?

HR 8940 was introduced by Shontel M. Brown.

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HR 8940

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Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

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Shontel M. Brown
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(D - Representative for District 11 in OH)
Troy A. Carter
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(D - Representative for District 2 in LA)
Emanuel Cleaver
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(D - Representative for District 5 in MO)
Rep. Dean, Madeleine
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Rep. DeGette, Diana
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Rep. Frost, Maxwell
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Rep. Garcia, Robert
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Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L.
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Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
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Rep. Kelly, Robin L.
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Rep. Lee, Summer L.
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Rep. Mejia, Analilia
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Rep. Mullin, Kevin
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes
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Rep. Ramirez, Delia C.
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Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D.
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Rep. Simon, Lateefah
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Rep. Tlaib, Rashida
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Rep. Wilson, Frederica S.
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Rep. Pallone, Frank
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Rep. Evans, Dwight
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Rep. Lieu, Ted
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Rep. Dexter, Maxine
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May 20, 2026 | House
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8940
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8940/text

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