119 HR 8040 IH: No Mercy for Terrorists Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8040IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 24, 2026Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalties for terrorists.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the No Mercy for Terrorists Act of 2026.

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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.