S 1963 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to improve the Internal Security of the United States by clarifying the notification requirements for foreign agents under Section 951 of Title 18, United States Code, and to increase the penalties for failure to notify.

Introduced 1981-12-15· Sponsored by Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.(1982-12-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to increase from $5,000 to $50,000 the authorized fine for nondiplomatic agents of foreign governments who act in the United States without prior notification to the Federal authorities. Transfers administration of this offense from the Secretary of State to the Attorney General. Directs the Attorney to set forth notification regulations and to transmit copies of notifications to the Secretary of State.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans