HR 5248 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Antarctic Treaty Criminal Legislation Act

Introduced 1973-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10]· House

Bill Progress

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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 the Judiciary.(1973-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Antarctic Treaty Criminal Legislation Act - Provides that any national of the United States, or any foreign national who is a member of an American expedition, who commits an act or omission in Antarctica, which would be punishable if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States, shall be guilty of a like offense and subject to a like punishment. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 16)…

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