S. 4608: Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-05-20 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 17 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418) |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (17)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Jon Ossoff | D GA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-20 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4608?
S. 4608 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4608 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).