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H.R. 3741

Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2013

Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2013 - Repeals death penalty provisions for a wide range of homicide-related offenses under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the federal criminal code, the Controlled Substances Act, and other statutes relating to aircraft hijacking, espionage and treason, and offenses punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Prohibits the sentencing to death or execution of any person for any violation of federal law after the enactment of this Act. Commutes death penalties imposed prior to the enactment of this Act to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4](D-MD)Sponsor
13 cosponsors13 D
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  • Introduced in HouseDec 12, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2013 — Informed