HR 2624 · 100th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify the penalties for certain kidnapings of children.

Introduced 1987-06-08· Sponsored by Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.(1987-06-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to provide enhanced criminal penalties for kidnapping children. Provides a minimum sentence of ten years' imprisonment (life imprisonment if any listed aggravating conduct exists) for such violation. States that persons sentenced under this Act shall not be granted a probationary or suspended sentence, and shall not be eligible for parole during the first five years (20 years if the offender engaged in any listed aggravating conduct) of such imprisonment. Includes as aggravating conduct: (1) selling the victim of such offense; (2) sexually abusing such victim; (3) using such victim for pornography; or (4) intentionally harming such victim physically to a life-threatening extent.…

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans