HR 4008 · 93th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to prohibit the aiding and abetting of the commission of the crime of aircraft piracy, and certain other crimes against aircraft and motor vehicles, by prohibiting the making of certain extortion payments in connection with the commission of such crimes.

Introduced 1973-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4]· 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 House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-02-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the making of extortion payments in connection with the commission of the crimes of aircraft piracy, and specified other crimes against aircraft and motor vehicles. Provides that whoever knowingly pays, or furnishes any services (including parachutes), to aid in the commission of such crime shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 32, 33)…

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