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Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

6/10/2026, 2:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 4608

This bill, designated as S. 4608 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 20, 2026, aims to prevent the application of the death penalty for any Federal offense and includes additional provisions beyond this primary purpose.

Current Status of Bill S 4608

Bill S 4608 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2026. Bill S 4608 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 20, 2026.  Bill S 4608's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418) as of May 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4608

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4608

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4608

Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.

Comments

Giselle McKinney profile image

Giselle McKinney

866

23 days ago

I can't believe this bill is trying to stop the death penalty for any federal crimes! This is outrageous! It's important to hold criminals accountable for their actions. This bill could have serious consequences in the long run.

Willa George profile image

Willa George

880

24 days ago

This bill is dumb.

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