# 119-sres-24: A resolution condemning the commutation of the death sentence of Anthony George Battle granted by President Biden on December 23, 2024.

119-sres-24, A resolution condemning the commutation of the death sentence of Anthony George Battle granted by President Biden on December 23, 2024., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-24
- As of: 2026-08-11
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-24
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution condemning the commutation of the death sentence of Anthony George Battle granted by President Biden on December 23, 2024.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-14
- Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Would condemn President Biden's commutation of Anthony George Battle's death sentence.** The resolution says the commutation undermines the rule of law and lists seven findings: Battle was convicted of killing his wife and sentenced to life. While imprisoned he murdered correctional officer D'Antonio Washington by bludgeoning him. Investigators reported Battle showed no remorse and the commutation is called an insult to victims. The text also notes the President said he opposed the death penalty but spared some inmates and not others for political reasons. The measure is non-binding and does not create or change laws or funding.

## Related bills

- 119-s-2342: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-4615: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-2010: TERMS Act
- 119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-24 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/24)

## Related
- [119-s-2342: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2342)
- [119-s-4615: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4615)
- [119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2142)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-2010: TERMS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2010)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-24 (as of 2026-08-11).