[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 120 (Thursday, July 13, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S2463]
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          STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

      By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Coons, Mr. Van Hollen, 
        Mr. Schatz, Ms. Smith, Mr. Markey, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Welch, 
        Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Padilla, Ms. 
        Baldwin, Ms. Warren, Mr. Casey, Mr. Brown, Ms. Hirono, Mr. 
        Warnock, Mr. Ossoff, and Mr. Booker):
  S. 2299. A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for 
any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes; to the Committee 
on the Judiciary.
  Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of 
the bill be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be 
printed in the Record, as follows:

                                S. 2299

       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 ``Federal Death Penalty 
     Prohibition Act''.

     SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPOSITION OF DEATH SENTENCE.

       (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     law, no person may be sentenced to death or put to death on 
     or after the date of enactment of this Act for any violation 
     of Federal law.
       (b) Persons Sentenced Before Date of Enactment.--
     Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person 
     sentenced to death before the date of enactment of this Act 
     for any violation of Federal law shall be resentenced.
      By Mr. PADILLA (for himself, Mr. Romney, Mrs. Feinstein, and Mr. 
        Boozman):
  S. 2311. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint 
coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los 
Angeles, California; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
Affairs.
  Mr. PADILLA. Madam President, I rise to reintroduce the LA28 Olympic 
and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act.
  The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin would direct 
the Treasury Department to mint and issue coins in commemoration of the 
ninth time that the United States will host the modern Olympics and the 
third time that our Nation will host the Paralympics.
  The proceeds from the sale of these coins will support the hosting of 
the 2028 Games and aid in the execution of its legacy programs, 
including the promotion of youth sports in the United States. It is 
also worth noting that this bill would come at no cost to the Federal 
Government.
  As you may know, the United States is one of the only countries with 
an Olympic Committee that does not receive funding from the Federal 
Government. All U.S.-hosted Olympic Games must instead rely on 
corporate partnerships, proceeds from broadcast agreements and ticket 
sales, and philanthropic contributions.
  Historically, Congress has authorized commemorative coins to honor 
the Olympic Games and Olympic athletes, including for the 1984, 1996, 
and 2002 Olympic Games in the United States. The 2028 games are 5 years 
from today, and preparations for this grand event are already underway 
in the region. This legislation can help ensure the 2028 games has the 
resources necessary to be a world-class event.
  I thank Senators Feinstein and Romney for introducing this 
legislation with me in the Senate, as well as Representative Sherman 
for leading it in the House. I hope all of our colleagues will join us 
in supporting this bill to ensure that Los Angeles, CA and our entire 
Nation are able to put on a successful and memorable 2028 Olympic and 
Paralympic Games.

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