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S. 1759 (97th)

A bill to clarify Congressional intent regarding the full application of section 1073 of title 18, United States Code, to State felony parental kidnapping cases.

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Introduced

21 October 1981

Last action

7 July 1982 · Committee

Status

Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General.

Sponsors

Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Amends the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act of 1980 to declare that the Fugitive Felon Act applies to State felony parental kidnapping cases without restriction, notwithstanding any other provision of law. Directs the Attorney General to eliminate within 30 days of enactment all guidelines that limit the application of the Fugitive Felon Act to such cases, including those requiring information that the child is in physical danger. Directs the Attorney General to report to Congress on the Justice Department's compliance with this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 21 October 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 October 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 October 1981

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Office of the Attorney General.

    Source: Committee

  4. 2 November 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 July 1982

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General.

    Source: Committee

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