A bill to amend section 2241 of Title 18, United States Code, to provide for federal jurisdiction over sexual predators.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 11, 1996)
Amends the Federal criminal code to require that a person convicted of aggravated sexual abuse after a previous conviction of a State or Federal sexual abuse offense be sentenced to life imprisonment if the abusive conduct occurred in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States and: (1) that conduct is in interstate or foreign commerce; (2) the person crossed a State line with intent to engage in such conduct; or (3) the person engaging in that conduct thereafter travels in interstate or foreign commerce with intent to avoid prosecution or giving testimony.
What just happenedJul 11, 1996
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 11, 1996IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 11, 1996IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7766)
- Jul 11, 1996IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate