Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.
HB8940 proposes to end the federal death penalty, which is a punishment that results in the execution of someone convicted of a serious crime under federal law. If passed, this bill would mean that no federal crime could result in the death penalty. This includes crimes such as treason, espionage, and aggravated murder. The bill was introduced on May 20, 2026, and is currently being considered by the House Committee on the Judiciary.
This bill would affect anyone convicted of a federal crime that carries the death penalty as a possible punishment. It would also impact the justice system and the processes involved in handling federal capital cases. If the bill becomes law, it would change how the federal government handles the most severe criminal cases.
As of May 20, 2026, HB8940 has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. This means it is now under review by the committee, which will consider its details, hold hearings, and potentially make changes before deciding whether to move it forward for a full House vote.
