Sexual Predator Sentencing Act

Summary

Sexual Predator Sentencing Act - Amends the federal criminal code to increase penalties, and set mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment, for aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a minor or ward, abusive sexual contact, and sexual abuse resulting in death. Increases the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for repeat sex offenses to life imprisonment unless the death penalty is imposed. Prohibits a term of imprisonment imposed for sex offenses from running concurrently with any other term of imprisonment for such an offense. Increases penalties, and sets a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment, for coercing or enticing any individual to travel in interstate or foreign commerce to engage in prostitution or in any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense. Doubles the minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment for subsequent offenses. Prohibits a term of imprisonment imposed for sex offenses from running concurrently with any other term of imprisonment for such an offense.

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Timeline

1. 16 June 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 July 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 16 June 2005 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 June 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 June 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 June 2005

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Sponsors

• Sam Graves · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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