HR 4563 · 97th 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, and to provide for the establishment within the Federal Bureau of Investigation a Rape Prevention Information Center.

Introduced 1981-09-23· 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 Subcommittee on Crime.(1981-09-25)

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 whomever: (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. Requires the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to establish a Rape Prevention Information Center to collect and disseminate to State and local law enforcement agencies information with respect to rape offenses. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1985 for such purpose.…

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