HR 259
107th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Child abuse
Child sexual abuse
Criminal investigation
Economics and Public Finance
Families
Federal aid to law enforcement
Homicide
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Sentencing guidelines
Violence
Matthew's Law
Introduced: January 30, 2001
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Jan 30, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 30, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E41)
Jan 30, 2001
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Matthew's Law - Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to direct the United States Sentencing Commission to amend the Federal sentencing guidelines to provide for an enhanced penalty of not less than five levels above the offense level otherwise provided for a crime of violence, if such crime is against a child.
Authorizes the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide to State and local law enforcement authorities assistance in investigating possible homicides of children under age 13.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Committees of jurisdiction
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