H.R. 1556: Eric’s Law

H.R. 1556 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, if a jury in a federal death penalty case cannot unanimously agree on a sentence, the judge typically imposes a life sentence. This bill changes that process. After this bill takes effect, if a jury cannot reach a unanimous decision on a death… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.