National Symposium on Missing Children Act of 1984

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Title I: National Symposium on Missing Children Act of 1984 - Establishes a 15 member Commission on Missing Children to conduct an inquiry into the problem of missing children. Requires the Commission to hold a national symposium to bring together experts, professionals, and interested individuals to: (1) find solutions to prevent the disappearance of children and provide for the safe return of any missing children; (2) disseminate information and assistance to citizens, agencies, and the government; (3) make recommendations to the President and Congress for legislative changes; and (4) make recommendations for a program to coordinate and assist those concerned with missing children. Directs the Commission to submit a comprehensive report incorporating specific recommendations to the President and the Congress. Requires the Commission to terminate 18 months after its inception. Authorizes appropriations. Title II - Imposes a mandatory sentence for any defendant found guilty of a violent crime against an individual under the age of 18. Requires a sentence of at least half the appropriate maximum imprisonment for a first offense and of at least three-fourths of the appropriate maximum imprisonment for a subsequent offense. Provides that the court not suspend any sentence, grant probation or parole, or impose concurrent sentences.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 April 1984

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