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HR 2942 109th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Child sexual abuse Families Guardian and ward Homicide Life imprisonment Mandatory sentences Prostitution Rape Recidivists Sentences (Criminal procedure) Sex crimes Sex offenders Women

Sexual Predator Sentencing Act

Introduced: June 16, 2005 Introduced by: Graves, Sam Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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Jul 1, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 16, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 16, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sexual Predator Sentencing Act - Amends the federal criminal code to increase penalties, and set mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment, for aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a minor or ward, abusive sexual contact, and sexual abuse resulting in death. Increases the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for repeat sex offenses to life imprisonment unless the death penalty is imposed. Prohibits a term of imprisonment imposed for sex offenses from running concurrently with any other term of imprisonment for such an offense.

Increases penalties, and sets a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment, for coercing or enticing any individual to travel in interstate or foreign commerce to engage in prostitution or in any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense. Doubles the minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment for subsequent offenses. Prohibits a term of imprisonment imposed for sex offenses from running concurrently with any other term of imprisonment for such an offense.

What's happening now July 1, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 16, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2942: Sexual Predator Sentencing Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2942/
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"H.R. 2942: Sexual Predator Sentencing Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2942/.
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H.R. 2942, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2942/.
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