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- H.R.5397
H.R.5397: Protecting Our Children From Violence Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 18, 2002
- Latest Major Action Nov. 25, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (5 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protecting Our Children From Violence Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set forth criminal penalties for the: (1) assault or maiming of an individual under 18 years of age (minor); (2) custodial (parental) kidnaping of a minor; and (3) murder or attempted murder of a minor. Provides a civil action for the relief of a victim or of a parent on behalf of a victim.Authorizes the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
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| Sept. 18, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Adam Foley (R-Fla.) |