The No Mercy for Terrorists Act of 2026 increases criminal penalties for providing material support to terrorists and designated foreign terrorist organizations. Currently, providing material support to terrorists carries a maximum 15-year prison sentence, while supporting designated foreign terrorist organizations carries a maximum 20-year sentence; this bill raises both to a minimum of 20 years to life imprisonment, and adds the possibility of capital punishment (death penalty) for both offenses. The legislation affects anyone convicted of knowingly assisting terrorists or terrorist groups, whether through financial resources, equipment, training, or other support. The bill was introduced in March 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee but contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timelines. This represents a significant hardening of existing counterterrorism law, substantially increasing sentences for conduct that already carries decades-long prison terms.
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