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HB6479: To limit the availability of a plea deal for any person responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

: Greg Steube (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 24, 2023
Crime and law enforcement
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To limit the availability of a plea deal for any person responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

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This bill would prevent people accused of carrying out the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks from accepting plea deals, which are agreements where defendants plead guilty in exchange for reduced charges or sentences. The bill affects only those individuals responsible for the 9/11 attacks. A plea deal normally gives defendants an option to resolve their case without trial. The bill is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a for review.

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