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- H.R.3051
H.R.3051: Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Sept. 23, 2011
- Latest Major Action Oct. 25, 2011
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2011 - Repeals death penalty provisions for a wide range of homicide-related offenses under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the federal criminal code, the Controlled Substances Act, and other statutes relating to aircraft hijacking, espionage and treason, and offenses punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Prohibits the sentencing to death or execution of any person for any violation of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| Sept. 23, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio) |