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HR 605 99th Congress House

A bill to amend section 1201 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide a mandatory life sentence in the case of certain kidnapings of persons who have not attained the age of 18 years, and for…

Official title: A bill to amend section 1201 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide a mandatory life sentence in the case of certain kidnapings of persons who have n… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend section 1201 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide a mandatory life sentence in the case of certain kidnapings of persons who have not attained the age of 18 years, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 22, 1985 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Capital punishmentCrime preventionCriminal procedure and sentencingFamilies
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KidnappingSentences (Criminal procedure)
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Jan 22, 1985
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Jan 22, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 6, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal criminal code to provide a mandatory life sentence for any person who kidnaps an individual under the age of 18. Imposes the death penalty in any case where such a victim dies as the result of the kidnapping.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 7, 1985
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 605: A bill to amend section 1201 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide a mandatory life sentence in the case of certain kidnapings of persons who have not attained the age of 18 years, and for other purposes.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-605/
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"H.R. 605: A bill to amend section 1201 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide a mandatory life sentence in the case of certain kidnapings of persons who have not attained the age of 18 years, and for other purposes.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-605/.
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H.R. 605, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-605/.
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[H.R. 605: A bill to amend section 1201 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide a mandatory life sentence in the case of certain kidnapings of persons who have not attained the age of 18 years, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-605/)
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