Rep. Biggs Introduces the No Mercy for Terrorists Act to Mandate Life Sentences or Death Penalty
The No Mercy for Terrorists Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill proposes very strict sentencing changes that usually face heavy debate. Without support from both parties, it is not likely to move forward in the current political climate.
People convicted of material support for terrorism would face drastically longer mandatory prison sentences, with a minimum of 20 years replacing the previous maximums of 15 or 20 years. The addition of the death penalty as a sentencing option, even in non-lethal cases, represents a fundamental shift in how these offenses are punished. Anyone currently facing charges or future defendants in terrorism-support cases would have no possibility of a sentence shorter than 20 years.
“by striking ``imprisoned not more than 15 years'' and inserting ``imprisoned not less than 20 years or for life''”
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Mercy for Terrorists Act of 2026
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