To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize capital punishment for certain sexual abuse offenses against children.

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