HR 2818 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to expand coverage under the Presidential Assassination statute to former Presidents, to mandate federal jurisdiction under that statute, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1983-04-28· Sponsored by Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.(1983-05-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to include former Presidents within the jurisdiction of the provisions regarding presidential assassinations. Excludes presidential staff from the coverage of this Act. Grants exclusive Federal jurisdiction for actions arising under this Act.…

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

Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans