HR 439
103th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Child abuse
Fines (Penalties)
Juvenile delinquency
Recidivists
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty enhancement for the use of juveniles in Federal offenses.
Introduced: January 5, 1993
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 10, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Plain-English summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that, with exceptions, anyone at least 18 years of age who uses a child to commit, or to assist in avoiding detection or apprehension for a Federal offense, shall: (1) after a previous conviction for such an offense has become final, be subject to three times the maximum imprisonment and fine otherwise provided for the offense; and (2) in any other case, be subject to twice the maximum imprisonment and fine for the offense.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
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