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This bill, named the Paula Bohovesky and Joan D'Alessandro Act, proposes an amendment to Title 18 of the United States Code that expands criminal penalties for sexual offenses against minors. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 3559(d)(1)(A) to include harsher sentencing provisions when the victim is under 18 years old. Under the proposed change, if a sexual offense is committed against a victim who has not reached 18 years of age, the perpetrator could face more severe legal consequences, potentially including longer imprisonment or even the death penalty. This modification aims to strengthen legal protections for children and impose stricter punishments on individuals who commit sexual crimes against minors. The bill is named after two apparent victims, suggesting it may have been inspired by specific tragic cases involving sexual offenses against children.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2726/all-info