H.R.8685

Protect the Presidency Act

Introduced·5/7/26

Federal HB8685 proposes to amend the death penalty for assassination attempts on certain individuals.

Federal HB8685, known as the "Protect the Presidency Act," seeks to amend section 1751 of title 18, United States Code, by adding the death penalty as a potential punishment for attempts to assassinate certain individuals. This bill specifically targets the severity of penalties for such criminal acts, enhancing the existing legal framework.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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History

May 7

House

Introduced in House

May 7

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.