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Introduced
03/06/2019
03/06/2019
In Committee
04/08/2019
04/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to make it a criminal offense for individuals to engage in sexual acts while acting under color of law or with individuals in their custody, to encourage States to adopt similar laws, and for other purposes. This bill makes it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act while acting under color of law or with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody. Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that have in effect similar laws. Grants must be used for the same purposes as formula grants under the STOP Violence Against Women Program and the Sexual Assault Services Program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019, makes it a federal crime for a law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in their custody. Consent is not a valid defense. The bill also authorizes the Department of Justice to provide grants to states that have enacted similar laws, which must be used for purposes related to the STOP Violence Against Women Program and the Sexual Assault Services Program. Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General and the Government Accountability Office to report annually to Congress on the number of reported cases and their dispositions.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (41)
Jackie Speier (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Cindy Axne (D),
Troy Balderson (R),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
André Carson (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Judy Chu (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Abby Finkenauer (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Chuy García (D),
Anthony Gonzalez (R),
Debra Haaland (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Denny Heck (D),
Katie Hill (D),
Dave Joyce (R),
John Katko (R),
Ann Kuster (D),
James Langevin (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Mark Takano (D),
Ann Wagner (R),
Jennifer Wexton (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 04/08/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1574/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1574/BILLS-116hr1574ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1574/BILLS-116hr1574ih.pdf.pdf |
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