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Lawmakers Move to Eliminate Statutes of Limitations for Federal Murder Cases

July 31, 2025 – February 4, 2026

Senator Rounds and Representative Johnson have introduced legislation to remove the statute of limitations for federal second-degree murder and manslaughter. These bills aim to ensure that cold cases can be prosecuted regardless of how much time has passed since the crime occurred.

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