Eugene Vindman (D-VA)
To amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit the live broadcast of military executions, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice to stop the live broadcasting of military executions. Under this legislation, video footage of a military execution cannot be transmitted live to the public while it is happening. Additionally, the bill bans making video footage of such executions available for the public to view after the execution has already occurred. The rules apply to executions carried out under a death sentence before, on, or after the date the act is enacted.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill limits public transparency by banning the live broadcast and post-execution release of video footage of military executions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection from Graphic Footage: Section 1 adds a new section 857a that prevents the public from viewing video footage of a military execution either live or after it happens. This keeps everyday people from having to witness graphic and disturbing execution footage.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limits Public Transparency: Section 1 adds a new section 857a that completely bans the live broadcast and post-execution release of video footage to the public. This means citizens will not be able to visually verify or hold the government accountable through recorded or live video of how these extreme punishments are carried out.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill limits public transparency by banning the live broadcast and post-execution release of video footage of military executions.
- 10/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California