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Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2007
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Introduced
Latest Action · April 26, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5174-5175)
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
January 31, 2007
Cosponsors (0)
None
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Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2007 - Repeals death penalty provisions for a wide range of homicide-related offenses under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the federal criminal code, the Controlled Substances Act, and other statutes relating to aircraft hijacking, espionage and treason, and offenses punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Prohibits the sentencing to death or execution of any person for any violation of federal law after the enactment of this Act. Commutes death penalties imposed prior to the enactment of this Act to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

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