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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for certain offenses involving children, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to increase the punishment for certain federal crimes involving minors (individuals under 18 years of age) when committed within 1,000 feet of a school or 100 feet of a youth center, public park, or other specified public areas. Specifically, the bill adds a new section (2251B) that imposes an additional sentence of up to 5 years in prison, to be served consecutively with the primary sentence for the underlying crime. The targeted offenses include human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and other related felonies.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D)*,
John Carter (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Al Green (D),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Jim Moylan (R),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Last Action
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H507) (on 01/30/2023)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/30/all-info | 01/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr30/BILLS-118hr30ih.pdf | 01/12/2023 |
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