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- H.R.1837
H.R.1837: Juvenile Rape in Prison Protection Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced June 10, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 11, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Juvenile Rape in Prison Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to require a sentence of life in prison for any adult who commits aggravated sexual abuse upon a Federal prisoner under 18 years old.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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For Further Action See H.R.1898.
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| June 10, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |