HR 2167 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Amnesty Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-01-15)
Plain Language Summary
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Amnesty Act - Provides immunity from prosecution to persons who have failed or refused to register for the draft or who have failed or refused induction into the Armed Forces of the United States after August 4, 1964, if such persons: (1) present themselves to the Attorney General of the United States or such other official or officials as may be designated by the President; and (2) agree in accordance with regulations established by the Attorney General of the United States to enlist and serve for a period of three years in the Armed Forces of the United States, or agrees to serve for a period of two years in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), a Veterans' Administration hospital, a Public Health Service hospital, or other Federal, State, or local service eligible pursuant to regulations issued under this Act. Provides that any person who has been convicted and is serving a prison sentence for evading or failing to register for the draft or for evading or refusing induction in the Armed Forces of the United States after August 4, 1964, shall be released from prison if such person complies with the provisions of this Act set forth above. States that the period of military or …
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