119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8685


To amend section 1751 of title 18, United States Code, to include the death penalty as punishment for an attempt to assassinate certain individuals.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 7, 2026

Mr. Gooden (for himself and Mr. Steube) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary


A BILL

To amend section 1751 of title 18, United States Code, to include the death penalty as punishment for an attempt to assassinate certain individuals.

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 “Protect the Presidency Act”.

SEC. 2. Punishment for assassination of certain individuals.

Section 1751(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “death or” before “imprisonment”.