S 355 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, relating to criminal offenses committed by terrorists.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-02-06)
Plain Language Summary
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Requires that anyone who commits any of specified felonies pursuant to the advocacy, direction, teachings, or encouragement of a terrorist organization shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than two nor more than ten years. Requires the imposition of the death penalty if any person dies during the commission or attempted commission of such offense. Stipulates that a sentencing hearing must be provided if a defendant is subject to the death penalty. Establishes procedures for such hearing. Requires the defendant to establish the existence of specified factors by a preponderance of the evidence in order that the death penalty not be imposed. Stipulates that the imposition or execution of any mandatory minimum sentence under this Act may not: (1) be suspended; (2) include probation; (3) include release or parole after serving one-third of a sentence and observing the rules of the institution; (4) include good time allowances; or (5) be subject to treatment under the Federal Youth Corrections Act.…
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