Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act of 1996

Summary

Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act of 1996 - Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to direct the Attorney General to establish a national database at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to track the whereabouts and movement of each person who: (1) has been convicted of a criminal offense against a minor or a sexually violent offense; or (2) is a sexually violent predator. Requires each such person who resides in a State that has not established a minimally sufficient sexual offender registration program to register a current address, a set of fingerprints, and a current photograph of that person with the FBI for inclusion in such database: (1) until ten years after the date on which the person was released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation; or (2) for the life of the person if that person has two or more convictions for any such offense, has been convicted of aggravated sexual abuse under Federal law or comparable State law, or has been determined to be a sexually violent predator. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) verification procedures; and (2) notification of the FBI of changes in residence. Authorizes the FBI to release relevant information concerning a person required to register that is necessary to protect the public, but prohibits the FBI from releasing the identity of any victim of an offense that requires registration. Requires fingerprints to be obtained and verified: (1) by the FBI or a local law enforcement official, pursuant to regulations issued by the Attorney General, for each person required to register; and (2) in accordance with State requirements in a State that has a minimally sufficient sexual offender registration program. Authorizes the FBI to collect fees to offset the costs of certain fingerprint verification. Sets forth penalties for knowingly failing to register. Requires disclosure of the information collected by the FBI to: (1) Federal, State, and local criminal justice agencies for law enforcement and community notification purposes; and (2) such agencies conducting legitimate employment-related background checks for private organizations under the National Child Protection Act. (Sec. 3) Amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act to: (1) mandate that a person required to register continue to comply with requirements of such Act for life if such individual has one or more prior convictions of a sexually violent offense against a minor (sexually violent offense), has been convicted of an aggravated sexually violent offense, or has been determined to be a sexually violent predator; (2) include victim rights advocates and representatives from law enforcement agencies on the State board that reports to the court regarding determinations that a person is or is no longer a sexually violent predator; (3) provide that each requirement to register also requires the submission of a set of fingerprints; and (4) require such person to include with the verification form a set of fingerprints and a photograph.

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Timeline

1. 14 May 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 May 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 May 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 May 1996

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

   Source: Committee

5. 25 September 1996

   Vote

   At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 26.

   Source: Floor

6. 25 September 1996

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

   Source: Floor

7. 25 September 1996

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 11130-11135)

   Source: Floor

8. 25 September 1996

   Floor

   Mr. McCollum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

   Source: Floor

9. 26 September 1996

   Floor

   Laid on the table. See S. 1675 for further action. (consideration: CR H11250)

   Source: Floor

10. 26 September 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

11. 26 September 1996

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 1 (Roll no. 436).

    Source: Floor

12. 26 September 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 1 (Roll no. 436).

    Source: Floor

13. 26 September 1996

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11244-11245)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 14 May 1996 · Official file

Documents

4 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 26 September 1996

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 May 1996

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 May 1996

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 May 1996

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Sponsors

• Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Heineman, Frederick K. (Fred) [R-NC-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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