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H.R.352: Matthew's Law
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2003
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (1 Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Matthew's Law - Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to direct the United States Sentencing Commission to amend the Federal sentencing guidelines to provide for an enhanced penalty of not less than five levels above the offense level otherwise provided for a crime of violence, if such crime is against a child.Authorizes the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide to State and local law enforcement authorities...
(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, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Jan. 27, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Randy 'Duke' Cunningham (R-Calif.) |