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Introduced
01/15/2019
01/15/2019
In Committee
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking. This bill increases the maximum prison term for a stalking offense, if the victim is under 18 years of age.
AI Summary
This bill, the Combat Online Predators Act, amends federal law to increase the maximum prison term for stalking offenses if the victim is under 18 years of age. Specifically, it adds a new section to Chapter 110A of Title 18 of the United States Code, which provides for an additional 5-year penalty for stalking offenses where the victim is a minor. The bill also requires the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress evaluating federal, tribal, state, and local efforts to enforce anti-stalking laws and identifying the best practices for enforcement of such laws.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R)*,
Jenniffer González (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Stephanie Murphy (D),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Scott Tipton (R),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 02/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/570/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr570/BILLS-116hr570ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr570/BILLS-116hr570ih.pdf.pdf |
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