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H.R.305: Protection from Sexual Predators Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 30, 1998
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
63 (50 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protection from Sexual Predators Act of 1997 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that States should: (1) more seriously consider the relatively high recidivism rate of sexual offenders when deciding whether to plea bargain with or grant parole to sexual offenders; and (2) review treatment and parole supervision programs for sexual offenders to assure that such programs are fulfilling their goals. Amends the Federal criminal code to provide...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) |