HR 7112 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Arctic Penitentiary Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-09-15· Sponsored by Rep. LeBoutillier, John [R-NY-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.(1982-09-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Arctic Penitentiary Act of 1982 - Requires the Attorney General to establish in the State of Alaska a correctional facility for Federal prisoners ineligible for parole. Names such facility the Arctic Penitentiary. Lists Federal crimes such as those involving arson, murder, kidnapping and narcotics for which violators may be housed in the Arctic Penitentiary. Enables the Attorney General, upon application of a State, to house in such facility certain State prisoners.…

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