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- H.R.5040
H.R.5040: Death Penalty Reform Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 29, 2006
- Latest Major Action March 30, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Death Penalty Reform Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to modify substantive law and procedures relating to the death penalty. Adds certain crimes that result in death, including obstruction of justice, as aggravating factors in death penalty deliberations. Defines "mentally retarded" for death penalty purposes. Requires a defendant to give notice to the government of any mitigating factors, including mental retardation, which the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| March 29, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) |