HR 439 · 103th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty enhancement for the use of juveniles in Federal offenses.

Introduced 1993-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.(1993-02-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that, with exceptions, anyone at least 18 years of age who uses a child to commit, or to assist in avoiding detection or apprehension for a Federal offense, shall: (1) after a previous conviction for such an offense has become final, be subject to three times the maximum imprisonment and fine otherwise provided for the offense; and (2) in any other case, be subject to twice the maximum imprisonment and fine for the offense.…

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Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats16 Republicans