S 2023 · 105th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Protect Our Children Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-05-01· Sponsored by Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.(1998-05-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protect Our Children Act of 1998 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to increase penalties for: (1) distributing drugs to minors; (2) drug trafficking in or near a school or other protected location; and (3) using minors to distribute drugs. Amends the Federal criminal code to subject to twice the maximum term of imprisonment and fine, and three times such term and fine for second or subsequent convictions, adults who knowingly use a minor to commit, or to assist in avoiding detection or apprehension for, a crime of violence.…

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