HR 1318 · 99th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify the penalties for certain kidnapings of children.

Introduced 1985-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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 Crime.(1985-03-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code with regard to the kidnapping of children under the age of 18. Provides for a minimum sentence of ten years. Imposes a life sentence (without the eligibility for parole for 20 years) if certain aggravating conduct is involved. Lists aggravating conduct as: (1) selling the victim of such offense; (2) sexually abusing the victim; (3) using the victim for pornography; (4) denying the victim food or medical care; (5) intentionally harming the victim physically to a life-threatening extent; or (6) causing the victim to be subjected to such conduct by another. Prohibits the granting of a probationary or suspended sentence.…

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Cosponsors (20)

8 Democrats12 Republicans