HR 2470 · 94th Congress · Native Americans

A bill to amend chapter 53 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide the same penalties for certain crimes against Indians as are provided for those crimes when the victim is a non-Indian.

Introduced 1975-01-30· Sponsored by Rep. Rhodes, John J. [R-AZ-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-01-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that the penalties under Federal law shall be the same for specified crimes against Indians in the Indian territory as are prescribed for crimes when the victim is a non-Indian. Eliminates State definitions of the offenses of rape, assault with intent to commit rape, burgarly, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and incest in regard to Indians charged with committing such offenses in a State.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican