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H.R. 459 (97th)

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

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Introduced

5 January 1981

Last action

10 March 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Daniel, Robert W., Jr. [R-VA-4], Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Loeffler, Tom [R-TX-21], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6], Rep. Jeffries, Jim [R-KS-2], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Benjamin, Adam, Jr. [D-IN-1], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14], Rep. Evans, Billy Lee [D-GA-8], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Coyne, James K. [R-PA-8]

Subjects

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11 May 2023

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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. Stipulates 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. 5 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 March 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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