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US HB7702
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Mace
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the death penalty as a sentencing option for federal crimes of aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a minor, and abusive sexual contact when committed against children under 18 U.S.C. sections 2241, 2243, and 2244
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Changes sentencing for aggravated sexual abuse of a child from a mandatory minimum of 30 years to life imprisonment to death, any term of years, or life imprisonment
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Increases maximum penalty for sexual abuse of a minor from 15 years imprisonment to death or life imprisonment
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Extends capital punishment eligibility to rape of a child under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (Article 120b)
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Includes a severability clause ensuring that if any provision is ruled unconstitutional, the remaining provisions remain in effect
Legislative Description
Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2/25/2026