HR 2565 · 108th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend section 2119 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen Federal carjacking law.

Introduced 2003-06-23· Sponsored by Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2003-09-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Modifies the Federal carjacking statute to: (1) remove the requirement that the offense be committed with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm in order for prescribed penalties, other than the death sentence, to apply; and (2) retain the death sentence as an option if the offense is committed with such intent and death results.…

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