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HR 4288 99th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Americans in foreign countries Crime prevention International Affairs Terrorism

Terrorist Prosecution Act of 1986

Introduced: February 28, 1986 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 3, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Feb 28, 1986
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Feb 28, 1986
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Terrorist Prosecution Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code to punish anyone who in an act of international terrorism kills or attempts to kill any national of the United States. Requires any such person who is found guilty of murder in the first degree to be sentenced to imprisonment for life and anyone found guilty of attempted murder to be imprisoned for not more than 20 years.

Makes it an offense for any person in an act of international terrorism to assault, wound, strike, imprison, endanger, or make any other violent attack upon the person or liberty of any U.S. national in any foreign country (or make violent attack on his or her premises, private accommodations, or means of transport). Provides for a fine of not more than $5,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than three years. Increases the fine to $10,000 and/or imprisonment to ten years if a deadly or dangerous weapon is used.

Grants the United States jurisdiction over the offense if the alleged offender is present in the United States, irrespective of the place where the offense was committed or the nationality of the victim or the alleged offender.

Authorizes the Attorney General to receive assistance of any Federal, State, or local agency (including the military) in enforcing this Act.

What's happening now March 3, 1986

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

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