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- H.R.3438
H.R.3438: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking a child hostage in order to evade arrest.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 11, 1998
- Latest Major Action March 19, 1998
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (4 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties to be imposed against anyone who uses force or threatens to use force against any Federal officer or agency and who seizes or detains a child in order to: (1) evade arrest or obstruct justice; or (2) compel any Federal agency to take or abstain from any act.
(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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| March 11, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Sue W. Kelly (R-N.Y.) |