legislation: 98-hr-5546

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98-hr-5546 98 hr 5546 National Symposium on Missing Children Act of 1984 Families 1984-04-30 1984-05-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Crime. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] NY R S000675 0 Title I: National Symposium on Missing Children Act of 1984 - Establishes a 15 member Commission on Missing Children to conduct an inquiry into the problem of missing children. Requires the Commission to hold a national symposium to bring together experts, professionals, and interested individuals to: (1) find solutions to prevent the disappearance of children and provide for the safe return of any missing children; (2) disseminate information and assistance to citizens, agencies, and the government; (3) make recommendations to the President and Congress for legislative changes; and (4) make recommendations for a program to coordinate and assist those concerned with missing children. Directs the Commission to submit a comprehensive report incorporating specific recommendations to the President and the Congress. Requires the Commission to terminate 18 months after its inception. Authorizes appropriations. Title II - Imposes a mandatory sentence for any defendant found guilty of a violent crime against an individual under the age of 18. Requires a sentence of at least half the appropriate maximum imprisonment for a first offense and of at least three-fourths of the appropriate maximum imprisonment for a subsequent offense. Provides that the court not suspend any sentence, grant probation or parole, or impose concurrent sentences. 2025-08-29T17:41:53Z  

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