New Gooden Bill Makes Assassination Attempts Eligible for Death Penalty
May 08, 2026
May 08, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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New Gooden Bill Makes Assassination Attempts Eligible for Death Penalty
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WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Protect the Presidency Act, which would treat an attempted assassination of the President the same as a fatal assassination under federal law, including making offenders eligible for the death penalty.
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New Gooden Bill Makes Assassination Attempts Eligible for Death Penalty
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WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Protect the Presidency Act, which would treat an attempted assassination of the President the same as a fatal assassination under federal law, including making offenders eligible for the death penalty.