Crime Control and Victims Compensation Act of 1982

Summary

Crime Control and Victims Compensation Act of 1982 - Title I - Title 18 Amendments - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide a mandatory life sentence (without parole) for any person who commits a homicide with a weapon. Provides that any person who carries a firearm while committing each of three felonies shall be imprisoned for life in Federal prison. Provides life sentences for any person who sells on three or more occasions $500 worth of controlled substances. Requires each person imprisoned under this Act to work for pay which shall be distributed, one-half to the criminal's victims and one-half to the Government to cover the cost of imprisonment. Authorizes the Attorney General to issue bonds to finance the construction of facilities necessary to provide employment for convicted persons. Title II - Victims Compensation - Victims of Crime Act of 1982 - Requires the Attorney General to make annual grants to States with qualifying programs for the compensation of victims of crime. Establishes an Advisory Committee on Victims of Crime, composed of State officials appointed by the Attorney General to advise on the compensation of victims. Establishes criteria for States to follow to qualify for grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984, 1985, and 1986.

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Timeline

1. 18 August 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 August 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 August 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 30 August 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 August 1982

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Sponsors

• Rep. Albosta, Donald J. [D-MI-10] · D · Sponsor
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