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H.R.4923: Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 9, 2006
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2006
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act - Repeals death penalty provisions for a wide range of specified offenses under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the federal criminal code, the Controlled Substances Act, and other statutes, including for murder relating to the smuggling of aliens, murder during a hostage-taking, and certain non-homicide-related offenses (espionage and treason). Repeals procedural provisions relating to the imposition of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 9, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio) |