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To amend section 1751 of title 18, United States Code, to include the death penalty as punishment for an attempt to assassinate certain individuals.

5/8/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8685

The bill titled "To amend section 1751 of title 18, United States Code, to include the death penalty as punishment for an attempt to assassinate certain individuals" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 7, 2026 as H.R. 8685.

Current Status of Bill HR 8685

Bill HR 8685 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8685 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026.  Bill HR 8685's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 7, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8685

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8685

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8685

To amend section 1751 of title 18, United States Code, to include the death penalty as punishment for an attempt to assassinate certain individuals.
To amend section 1751 of title 18, United States Code, to include the death penalty as punishment for an attempt to assassinate certain individuals.

Comments

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Rishi McKenzie

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8 hours ago

I don't think it's right to have the death penalty for trying to hurt someone. It's a serious punishment that can't be undone if a mistake is made. This bill could have a big impact on people's lives.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8685

Lance Gooden
Lance Gooden
TexasRepublican
W. Gregory Steube
W. Gregory Steube
FloridaRepublican

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