HR8040Referred to Committee

No Mercy for Terrorists Act of 2026

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Introduced
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-03-24
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Sheri Biggs
Sheri Biggs
Republican · SC · Representative
Votes with party: 91.7% (554 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-24

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely increase criminal penalties and reduce legal protections for people convicted of terrorism-related offenses, making it harder for them to receive reduced sentences or early release. It would affect how federal courts handle terrorism cases and could impact both the prosecution of terrorism suspects and the rights available to defendants in those cases. The bill is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8040 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8040 To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalties for terrorists. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2026 Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalties for terrorists. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Mercy for Terrorists Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR TERRORISTS. (a) Providing Material Support to Terrorists.--Section 2339A of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``imprisoned not more than 15 years'' and inserting ``imprisoned not less than 20 years or for life''; (2) by striking ``for any term of years or''; and (3) by inserting ``or punished by death'' after ``for life''. (b) Providing Material Support or Resources to Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations.--Section 2339B(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``imprisoned not more than 20 years'' and inserting ``imprisoned not less than 20 years or for life''; (2) by striking ``for any term of years or''; and (3) by inserting ``or punished by death'' after ``for life''. <all>
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