legislation: 97-hr-6853

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97-hr-6853 97 hr 6853 A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to codify certain offenses regarding military service, and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 1982-07-23 1982-08-16 Executive Comment Requested from Selective Service Comm, Justice, DOD. House Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] WI D K000020 0 Amends the Federal criminal code to establish the offense of "avoidance of or fraud with respect to military service." Makes it a criminal offense to fail to: (1) register; (2) report for and submit to induction; (3) report for alternative service; or (4) report for a physical examination. Establishes fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 and imprisonment from 30 days to five years, depending on whether the country is in a state of war or persons are being inducted into military service. Provides as a defense to a prosecution for violation of this Act (except its fraud provisions) that such violation was the result of a bona fide religious belief. Establishes penalties for anyone who knowingly uses fraud with intent to interfere with the military or alternative service obligation of another. Provides for extraterritorial jurisdiction. 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z  

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