S 2292 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Arson-for-Profit Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-02-18· Sponsored by Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-02-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Arson-for-Profit Act of 1980 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish criminal penalties for whoever maliciously and intentionally damages or destroys, attempts to damage or destroy, or arranges the destruction or attempt to damage commercial property by means of fire in exchange for anything of value. Grants the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury authority to investigate such violations.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican