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H.R. 388 (98th)

A bill entitled "Domestic Crime Control and Prevention Act".

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Introduced

3 January 1983

Last action

9 February 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24], Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Loeffler, Tom [R-TX-21], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Rowland, J. Roy [D-GA-8], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23]

Subjects

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29 June 2021

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to establish mandatory minimum two-year terms of imprisonment for the Federal crimes of burglary, aggravated assault, second degree murder, commission of an offense with a firearm or destructive device, rape, and robbery (including bank robbery). Increases the minimum term to four years for repeat offenders. States that the execution or imposition of sentences: (1) may not be suspended; (2) may not include probation or parole; and (3) is not subject to good time provisions or the Federal Youth Corrections Act. Specifies mitigating circumstances for the imposition of such mandatory sentences. Requires a sentencing hearing to determine if such circumstances are applicable.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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