H.R. 8940119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

Introduced: May 20, 2026

Latest action: May 20, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Ayanna Pressley

Democrat • Massachusetts • District 7

Primary Sponsor

May 20, 2026

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Robert Garcia

Democrat • California • District 42

Original Cosponsor

May 20, 2026

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Delia C. Ramirez

Democrat • Illinois • District 3

Original Cosponsor

May 20, 2026

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Lateefah Simon

Democrat • California • District 12

Original Cosponsor

May 20, 2026

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Frederica S. Wilson

Democrat • Florida • District 24

Original Cosponsor

May 20, 2026

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Analilia Mejia

Democrat • New Jersey • District 11

Original Cosponsor

May 20, 2026

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Summer L. Lee

Democrat • Pennsylvania • District 12

Original Cosponsor

May 20, 2026

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Maxwell Frost

Democrat • Florida • District 10

Original Cosponsor

May 20, 2026

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Ted Lieu

Democrat • California • District 36

Jun 3, 2026

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Suzanne Bonamici

Democrat • Oregon • District 1

Jun 23, 2026

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Mark DeSaulnier

Democrat • California • District 10

Jun 23, 2026

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Suzan K. DelBene

Democrat • Washington • District 1

Jul 2, 2026

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Judy Chu

Democrat • California • District 28

Sep 2, 2026

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H11100May 20, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Intro-HMay 20, 2026

Introduced in House

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Lobbying Activity

Federal lobbying disclosures that explicitly identify H.R. 8940. These records show reported lobbying involving the legislation; they do not establish that every member of Congress, sponsor, or voter was personally contacted.

LAS VEGAS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

Apr 20, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Natural Resources: Southern Nevada water infrastructure matters; Horizon Lateral Project (S.392). H.R. 972 - Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act. Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, S.4457 H.R.8940/S.4633 - Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024. Operation of the Colorado River

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Interior, Dept of (DOI) SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $20,000

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SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

Apr 20, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Interior, Dept of (DOI) SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $20,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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