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H.R. 2086 (101st)

To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify the penalties for certain kidnappings of children.

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Introduced

25 April 1989

Last action

6 June 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18], Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Holloway, Clyde [R-LA-8], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. James, Craig T. [R-FL-4]

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to provide enhanced criminal penalties for kidnapping children. Provides a minimum sentence of ten years' imprisonment (life imprisonment if any listed aggravating conduct exists) for such violation. States that persons sentenced under this Act shall not be granted a probationary or suspended sentence, and shall not be eligible for parole during the first five years (20 years if the offender engaged in any listed aggravating conduct) of such imprisonment. Includes as aggravating conduct: (1) selling the victim of such offense; (2) sexually abusing such victim; (3) using such victim for pornography; or (4) intentionally harming such victim physically to a life-threatening extent.

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Timeline

  1. 25 April 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 April 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 April 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 June 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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