H.R.8040

No Mercy for Terrorists Act of 2026

Introduced·3/24/26

Increases penalties for providing material support to terrorists and designated foreign terrorist organizations.

The No Mercy for Terrorists Act of 2026 amends the United States Code to increase penalties for providing material support to terrorists and designated foreign terrorist organizations. Specifically, it raises the minimum prison term from 15 years to 20 years, allows for life imprisonment, and introduces the possibility of the death penalty. The changes apply to those convicted under sections 2339A and 2339B of title 18, United States Code.

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History

Mar 24

House

Introduced in House

Mar 24

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.