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H.R. 7842 (95th)

Antarctic Criminal Legislation Act

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Introduced

16 June 1977

Last action

16 June 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10]

Subjects

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Source updated

2 September 2025

Summary

Subjects with certain exceptions, to the appropriate punishment for the commission of a criminal act within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States persons committing a like act in Antarctica if (1) such person is a United States national or a member of a United States expedition, or (2) such act is committed against property of the United States or against the person or property of a United States national or a member of a United States expedition.

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Timeline

  1. 16 June 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 June 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 June 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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