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H.R. 2624 (100th)

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify the penalties for certain kidnapings of children.

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Introduced

8 June 1987

Last action

11 June 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Sponsors

Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4], Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19], Rep. Rhodes, John J., III [R-AZ-1], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Holloway, Clyde [R-LA-8], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10]

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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. 8 June 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 June 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 June 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 June 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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