HR 7918 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to make rape a Federal crime if committed after travel in interstate commerce with the intent to commit rape.

Introduced 1980-08-01· Sponsored by Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-08-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a maximum penalty of up to life imprisonment for whoever: (1) travels in interstate or foreign commerce with intent to commit rape; and (2) commits or attempts to commit rape during or after such travel.…

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