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Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act
3/4/2026, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7702
The bill titled "To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize capital punishment for certain sexual abuse offenses against children" was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 25, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7702
Bill HR 7702 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7702 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7702's most recent activity was 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. as of February 25, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7702
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7702
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7702
To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize capital punishment for certain sexual abuse offenses against children.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize capital punishment for certain sexual abuse offenses against children.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7702
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