H.R. 8685 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8685 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2026Mr. 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect the Presidency Act. 2. Punishment for assassination of certain individuals Section 1751(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting death or before imprisonment.