United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2122 (105th)
Joan's Law Act of 1997
Introduced
9 July 1997
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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21 August 2025
Summary
Joan's Law Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to require that any person convicted of a Federal offense involving a serious violent felony or the sexual exploitation of children shall, unless the death sentence is imposed, be sentenced to life in prison if the victim is under 14 years old and dies as a result of the offense.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 9 July 1997
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 9 July 1997
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 9 July 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2122
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/2122