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House bill · H.R. 8685 (119th Congress)

Protect the Presidency Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 7, 2026

Sponsor: Lance Gooden (U.S. Representative, TX-5, Republican)

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Summary

Would amend section 1751 of title 18 of the U.S. Code to make the death penalty an available punishment for an attempt to assassinate the President, President-elect, Vice President, or other officials covered by that section.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. May 7, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. May 7, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. May 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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