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H.R. 4419 (96th)

A bill to abolish the death penalty under all laws of the United States, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

11 June 1979

Last action

11 June 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 June 2021

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Summary

Prohibits the imposition of the death sentence upon any person convicted of a criminal offense under Federal or State law or the execution of any such sentence imposed prior to the date of enactment. Directs the Attorney General to recommend to Congress appropriate amendments to current law to substitute for any sentence of death a sentence of life imprisonment.

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Timeline

  1. 11 June 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 June 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 June 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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