A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify the penalties for certain kidnapings of children.
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Amends the Federal criminal code with regard to the kidnapping of children under the age of 18. Provides for a minimum sentence of ten years. Imposes a life sentence (without the eligibility for parole for 20 years) if certain aggravating conduct is involved. Lists aggravating conduct as: (1) selling the victim of such offense; (2) sexually abusing the victim; (3) using the victim for pornography; (4) denying the victim food or medical care; (5) intentionally harming the victim physically to a life-threatening extent; or (6) causing the victim to be subjected to such conduct by another. Prohibits the granting of a probationary or suspended sentence.
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1318: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify the penalties for certain kidnapings of children.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1318/
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