A bill to revise chapter 99 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the punishment of sexual assaults in the special jurisdiction of the United States.

Summary

Revises provisions imposing penalties for the commission of rape, including carnal knowledge of a female under age 16, within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States to (1) set forth penalties for any unconsented sexual contact or penetration; (2) proscribe sexual contact or penetration with any person under age 16; (3) detail sentencing guidelines; and (4) prohibit introduction of evidence regarding a victim's prior sexual conduct absent a ruling by the court after an in camera hearing.

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Timeline

1. 2 March 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 March 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 March 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 March 1977

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Sponsors

• Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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