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H.R. 2132 (100th)

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide the death penalty for civilian espionage.

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Introduced

22 April 1987

Last action

28 April 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2]

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10 June 2021

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to provide the death penalty for civilian espionage that directly concerns specified weaponry or communication systems or information. States that no person may be sentenced to death under this Act unless the jury (or judge if the accused waives a jury) finds (in a separate sentencing proceeding): (1) at least one aggravating factor to exist; and (2) that any extenuating or mitigating circumstances are substantially outweighed by aggravating circumstances. Sets forth the aggravating factors to be considered, including the knowing endangerment of national security.

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Timeline

  1. 22 April 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 April 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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