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H.R. 7702 · 119TH CONGRESS

Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act

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Feb 25, 2026

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.

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MRep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]View profile →

COMMITTEES

Armed Services Committee · House

Judiciary Committee · House

FIRST INTRODUCED

Feb 25, 2026

119th Congress · House origin