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S. 5686 · 119th Congress

No Public Executions in America Act

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedOct 15, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Oct 15, 2026: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Oct 15, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/30/2026.Senate
  2. Oct 15, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Christopher A. Coons D-DE