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| 94-hr-15489 | 94 | hr | 15489 | A bill to establish the death penalty for the commission of certain Federal offenses. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-10-09 | 1976-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kelly, Richard [R-FL-5] | FL | R | K000077 | 0 | Requires, when a defendant is convicted of an offense punishable by death, that a sentencing hearing be held in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Requires that the judge determine the existence or non-existence of specified mitigating and aggravating factors. Imposes the death penalty on persons guilty of rape, murder, any offense for which the death penalty is available because death resulted, and gathering or delivering defense information to aid a foreign government, provided that none of certain mitigating factors are present and that a jury makes certain findings by special verdict. Requires review by the appropriate court of appeals of any case in which the death sentence is imposed. Establishes standards under which the court of appeals must affirm the sentence or remand the case to the lower court for resentencing. | 2024-08-01T19:33:16Z | |
| 94-sres-578 | 94 | sres | 578 | A resolution concerning bail for major narcotics offenders. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-10-01 | 1976-10-01 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that it is imperative that the Federal judiciary prevent, so far as possible consistent with the eighth amendment, persons from becoming fugitives from controlled substances prosecutions. Requests the President of the United States, the Chief Justice of the United States and other high government officials charged with enforcing the law, to raise this concern with various legislative and judicial committees, judges and magistrates, and the general public. | 2024-08-01T19:34:16Z | |
| 94-hr-15742 | 94 | hr | 15742 | A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to regulate the use of informers by the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-29 | 1976-09-29 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] | MA | D | D000499 | 0 | Prohibits the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation from compensating any person for furnishing information unless such compensation is expressly authorized by law. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 524; 537) | 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z | |
| 94-hr-15739 | 94 | hr | 15739 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-28 | 1976-09-28 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 24 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit, in cases of alleged rape or assault with intent to commit rape, the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual behavior. Makes such prohibition inapplicable: (1) to evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct with the alleged assailant; and (2) to evidence of the victim's sexual behavior with others if it is offered by the accused on the issue of whether the accused was the source of the victim's pregnacy, disease, semen, or injury. Requires the accused to make a written motion to offer such evidence accompanied by a written offer of proof. Requires the court to hold a hearing to determine the admissability of such evidence, declaring it admissable only if the court finds that the evidence is relevant and that its probative value outweighs the danger of unfair prejudice. Makes inadmissible reputation or opinion evidence with respect to the victim's past sexual behavior. | 2025-09-02T18:49:53Z | |
| 94-hr-15740 | 94 | hr | 15740 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-28 | 1976-09-28 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 23 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit, in cases of alleged rape or assault with intent to commit rape, the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual behavior. Makes such prohibition inapplicable: (1) to evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct with the alleged assailant; and (2) to evidence of the victim's sexual behavior with others if it is offered by the accused on the issue of whether the accused was the source of the victim's pregnacy, disease, semen, or injury. Requires the accused to make a written motion to offer such evidence accompanied by a written offer of proof. Requires the court to hold a hearing to determine the admissability of such evidence, declaring it admissable only if the court finds that the evidence is relevant and that its probative value outweighs the danger of unfair prejudice. Makes inadmissible reputation or opinion evidence with respect to the victim's past sexual behavior. | 2025-09-02T18:49:53Z | |
| 94-hr-15692 | 94 | hr | 15692 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to add a requirement that the comprehensive State plan include provisions for the prevention of arson. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-23 | 1976-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 0 | Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require that comprehensive State plans submitted thereunder include provisions for the prevention of arson. | 2024-08-01T19:33:26Z | |
| 94-hconres-763 | 94 | hconres | 763 | A resolution to disapprove the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-21 | 1976-09-21 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 11 | States that the Congress disapproves of The Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 Passed by the Council of the District of Columbia on June 29, 1976. | 2024-08-01T19:20:32Z | |
| 94-hr-15648 | 94 | hr | 15648 | A bill to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to change a requirement for State plans in order to maximize sentencing discretion of judges in certain juvenile cases. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-21 | 1976-09-21 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Conable, Barber B., Jr. [R-NY-35] | NY | R | C000666 | 0 | Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the requirement that State juvenile justice system plans submitted thereunder provide that juveniles who are charged with or who have committed offenses that would not be criminal if committed by an adult not be placed in juvenile detention or correctional facilities. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hres-1560 | 94 | hres | 1560 | A resolution to disapprove the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-21 | 1976-09-21 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 11 | States that the House of Representatives disapproves of The Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia on June 29, 1976. | 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z | |
| 94-hr-15634 | 94 | hr | 15634 | Special Prosecutor Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-20 | 1976-09-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hungate, William L. [D-MO-9] | MO | D | H000965 | 5 | Special Prosecutor Act - Requires the Attorney General, upon receiving any specific information that the President, Vice President, any of certain appointed officials in the Executive Branch, or any national campaign manager or chairman of any national campaign committee seeking the election or reelection of the President, has: (1) knowingly authorized or engaged in any Federal criminal act or omission involving the abuse of Federal office; (2) knowingly authorized or engaged in any act or omission constituting a violation of any Federal criminal law regulating the financing or conduct of elections or election campaigns; or (3) violated any Federal criminal law relating to the obstruction of justice or perjury, or conspired to violate any such Federal criminal law or to defraud the United States, to conduct an investigation, not to exceed 60 days, to determine whether further investigation and/or prosecution is warranted. Requires the Attorney General to apply to a special judiciary panel for appointment of a special prosecutor if such investigation reveals that further investigation and/or prosecution is warranted or if the Attorney General has not determined that the matter does not warrant further investigation. Grants the special prosecutor appointed pursuant to this Act all the investigative and prosecutorial functions and powers of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year, to be held by the Department of Justice as a contingent fund for the use of any special prosecutors appointed pursuant to this Act. Sets forth procedures for removal and termination of the special prosecutor. Requires the special prosecutor, at the time of termination, to submit to the special panel of the court a report describing the disposition of any investigation or prosecution which the special prosecutor has conducted. Directs the special prosecutor, where appropriate, to promptly advise the chairman and ranking minority member of the Hou… | 2025-09-02T18:49:52Z | |
| 94-hr-15611 | 94 | hr | 15611 | A bill to amend section 1114 of title 18 of the United States Code to make the killing, assaulting, or intimidating of any officer or employee of the Federal Communications Commission performing investigative, inspection, or law enforcement functions a Federal criminal offense. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-17 | 1976-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10] | VA | D | F000151 | 0 | Makes the killing, assaulting, or intimidating of any officer or employee of the Federal Communications Commission performing investigative, inspection, or law enforcement functions a Federal criminal offense. | 2024-08-01T19:33:26Z | |
| 94-s-3800 | 94 | s | 3800 | Victims of Crime Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-10 | 1976-09-10 | Placed on calendar in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] | MT | D | M000113 | 0 | Victims of Crime Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Steets Act of 1968 to authorize the compensation of persons injured by violent criminal acts. Establishes within the Department of Justice the Violent Crimes Reimbursement Board to carry out the purposes of this Act. Specifies the composition of the Board. Requires the Board to order payments, with respect to a violent crime: (1) in the case of the personal injury of an intervenor or victim, to or on behalf of that person; or (2) in the case of the death of the intervenor or victim, to or on behalf of the surviving dependent or dependents of either of them. Limits reimbursements made under this Act to $50,000. Prohibits reimbursement of any claim made more than one year after the commission of the crime. Stipulates the procedure to be followed by the Board for disposition of claims. Specifies the crimes for which resulting injury shall be compensible under this Act. Creates on the books of the United States Treasury a fund known as the Criminal Victim Indemnity Fund from which reimbursements under this Act shall be paid. Stipulates that the Fund shall be the repository of (1) criminal fines paid in the Federal courts; (2) additional amounts that may be appropriated to the Fund as provided by law; and (3) such other sums as may be contributed by public or private agencies, organizations, or persons. Establishes an Advisory Council on the Victims of Crime consisting of the members of the Board and one representative of each State crime victims compensation or reimbursement program. Directs the Council to review the Federal and State crime victims reimbursement programs and advise the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration on matters of policy relating thereto. Requires the Board to transmit to the Congress an annual report of its activities under this Act. Authorizes the Federal Prison Industries to withhold from the wages of any offender employed in such Industries, an amount not to exceed ten percent of such wages to be deposited in the Cri… | 2025-09-02T18:52:31Z | |
| 94-hr-15425 | 94 | hr | 15425 | A bill to amend the act entitled "An Act to establish a code of law for the District of Columbia", approved March 3, 1901, relating to offenses against individuals 60 years of age or older. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-09-02 | 1976-09-02 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] | CA | R | C000475 | 0 | Imposes mandatory minimum sentences on persons convicted in the District of Columbia of specified violent crimes if the victim of the offense is 60 years of age or older. | 2024-08-01T19:33:16Z | |
| 94-hr-15319 | 94 | hr | 15319 | A bill to approve in whole or in part, with amendments, certain rules relating to cases and proceedings under sections 2254 and 2255 of title 28 of the United States Code. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-30 | 1976-09-28 | Public law 94-426. | House | Rep. Hungate, William L. [D-MO-9] | MO | D | H000965 | 0 | (Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1471) Approves the habeas corpus rules promulgated by the Supreme Court on April 26, 1976, as amended by this Act, and makes such rules effective with respect to petitions and motions filed on or after February 1, 1977. Provides that a petition or motion for habeas corpus shall be in substantially the form required by the rules. Deletes the rebuttable presumption that filing a writ of habeas corpus more than five years after the judgment of conviction results in prejudice to the State which may justify dismissal. Sets aside the former power of a judge to dismiss a second or successive petition, even if new grounds of relief were alleged, if the judge determined that prior failure to assert such grounds was not excusable. Permits such a dismissal only if the prior failure to assert such grounds constituted an abuse of the unit. Revises specified procedural aspects of rules governing cases involving a petition for the writ of habeas corpus. | 2025-04-07T14:20:19Z | |
| 94-sconres-135 | 94 | sconres | 135 | Resolutions disapproving certain action of the council of the District of Columbia. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-27 | 1976-08-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK] | OK | R | B000200 | 0 | States that the Congress disapproves of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. | 2024-08-01T19:33:45Z | |
| 94-sres-526 | 94 | sres | 526 | Resolutions disapproving certain action of the council of the District of Columbia. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-27 | 1976-08-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK] | OK | R | B000200 | 0 | States that the Senate disapproves of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. | 2024-08-01T19:34:15Z | |
| 94-sres-527 | 94 | sres | 527 | A resolution disapproving certain action of the District of Columbia council. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-27 | 1976-08-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Expresses the Senate's disapproval of the action of the District of Colubmia Council described as follows: The Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, passed by the Council July 8, 1976, and signed by the Mayor July 23, 1976. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-15280 | 94 | hr | 15280 | A bill to repeal the Gun Control Act of 1968. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17] | OH | R | A000221 | 0 | Repeals the Gun Control Act of 1968. | 2024-08-01T19:33:07Z | |
| 94-hr-15260 | 94 | hr | 15260 | A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code for the purpose of prohibiting the sale of children in interstate or foreign commerce. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | H001022 | 0 | Prohibits unauthorized persons from placing or coercing the placement for permanent care or adoption of a child for compensation under circumstances which result in the child's transportation in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects violators to a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 2581-2) | 2024-08-01T19:33:07Z | |
| 94-hr-15264 | 94 | hr | 15264 | A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the review of sentences imposed in certain criminal cases involving physical violence or crimes committed with a firearm, and for other purposes. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [R-NY-23] | NY | R | P000280 | 0 | Requires that a three judge Federal district court review sentences imposed in specified felonies involving physical violence or the use of a firearm. Directs such court to impose a more severe sentence if the court determines it is warranted by the circumstances of the particular case. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 3576) | 2024-08-01T19:33:07Z | |
| 94-s-3769 | 94 | s | 3769 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to grant to courts power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of certain crimes of violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | B000272 | 0 | Denies pretrial release to persons charged with specified violent crimes if the judicial officer has reason to believe such persons may flee or pose a danger to the community or to any other person. Requires that persons convicted of specified offenses relating to burglary, murder, manslaughter, and heroin trafficking, if they are found to be repeat offenders, be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not less than twice the amount given as the mandatory minimum for such offense. Requires, when a defendant is convicted of an offense punishable by death, that a sentencing hearing be held in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Requires that the judge determine the existence or non-existance of specified mitigating and aggravating factors. Subjects persons guilty of first degree murder or specified other crimes where death results to life imprisonment or the death penalty. Makes such death sentences subject to review by the court of appeals upon appeal by the defendant. Requires such courts to state in writing the reasons for their decisions in such cases. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3146A, 3579-80, 3562A, 3742) | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hconres-716 | 94 | hconres | 716 | A resolution to disapprove the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-23 | 1976-08-23 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 8 | States that the House of Representatives disapproves of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia on June 29, 1976. | 2024-08-01T19:20:29Z | |
| 94-hres-1481 | 94 | hres | 1481 | A resolution to disapprove the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-23 | 1976-08-23 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 8 | States that the House of Representatives disapproves of The Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia on June 29, 1976. | 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z | |
| 94-hres-1474 | 94 | hres | 1474 | Resolution to disapprove the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-10 | 1976-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17] | OH | R | A000221 | 0 | States that the House of Representatives disapproves of The Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia on June 29, 1976. | 2024-08-01T19:21:20Z | |
| 94-s-3752 | 94 | s | 3752 | Fair and Certain Punishment Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-08-10 | 1976-08-10 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 0 | Fair and Certain Punishment Act - Establishes specified sentencing procedures and specified mandatory sentences for anyone convicted of homocide, assault, kidnapping, rape, Congressional or Presidential assault, assassination, or kidnapping, robbery and burglary, interference with or conversion of specified government property, offenses related to the transportation, sale, and handling of animals for research purposes, and offenses related to the sale and inspection of meat, poultry, and egg products. Requires the judge who presided at the trial of such an offender to conduct a separate sentencing hearing to determine the sentence to be imposed. Directs that such hearing include consideration of specified mitigating and aggravating factors. Specifies the effect on the sentence to be given upon determination of the existence or nonexistence of such factors. Entitles defendants sentenced under this Act, within 60 days following sentence, to appeal to a United States court of appeals for review solely to determine if the sentence was imposed in accordance with law. Requires judges, where sentences have been increased or decreased due to mitigating or aggravating factors, to include in their decisions detailed accounts of their reasons for imposing such sentences. Directs judges, if defendants to be sentenced under this Act have one or more prior felony convictions, to increase their sentences as specified. Establishes procedures for the sentencing hearing required by this Act. Entitles prisoners sentenced under these provisions to specified reductions of sentence for good behavior. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3581-2) | 2025-09-02T18:52:36Z | |
| 94-hconres-694 | 94 | hconres | 694 | A resolution to disapprove the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-30 | 1976-07-30 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | States that the Congress disapproves of The Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 Passed by the Council of the District of Columbia on June 29, 1976. | 2024-08-01T19:20:28Z | |
| 94-hr-14957 | 94 | hr | 14957 | A bill to amend title 23 of the District of Columbia Code with respect to the release or detention prior to trial of persons charged with certain violent or dangerous criminal offenses. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-29 | 1976-08-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Mann, James R. [D-SC-4] | SC | D | M000105 | 5 | Amends the District of Columbia Code to apply provisions relating to pretrial detention of persons charged with capital crimes only to those defendants charged with first degree murder or forcible rape. Limits the application of provisions relating to pretrial detention of defendants presently on probation, parole, or mandatory release pending completion of sentence to those persons charged with (1) a dangerous crime, (2) a violent crime, or (3) an obstruction or attempted obstruction of justice by threatening or injuring a prospective witness or juror. Extends the maximum permissable detention period of such a defendant pending notification to appropriate state or Federal courts or officials to ten days. Empowers a judicial officer to order that such a defendant be detained until trial upon finding a substantial probability that the defendant committed the offense as charged. Grants specified procedural rights to persons so detained. Permits institution of pretrial detention hearings by a judicial officer on such officer's own initiative. Extends to 90 days the period after which a defendant who is charged with a dangerous crime, a violent crime, or an obstruction of justice and is ordered detained pending trial must be released, unless the trial is in progress or has been delayed at the request of the defendant. | 2024-08-01T19:32:55Z | |
| 94-hres-1447 | 94 | hres | 1447 | A resolution to disapprove the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-29 | 1976-07-29 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | States that the House of Representatives disapproves of The Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia on June 29, 1976. | 2024-08-01T19:21:20Z | |
| 94-hr-14814 | 94 | hr | 14814 | A bill to protect from certain wilful injury any broadcaster or reporter employed by or under contract with any broadcasting station or any newspaper or periodical circulated to the general public. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-22 | 1976-07-22 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13] | FL | D | L000226 | 0 | Makes it a crime to willfully injure or attempt to injure broadcasters and newspaper or periodical reporters for reasons connected with their work. Subjects violators to a fine of not more than $100,000, imprisonment for not more than 50 years, or both. Stipulates that such violators, if their actions result in death, shall be subject to imprisonment for any term of years or life. Directs the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate violations of this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 246) | 2024-08-01T19:32:44Z | |
| 94-hr-14787 | 94 | hr | 14787 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the reclassification of positions of deputy U.S. marshal, to include supervisory and managerial or specialists positions. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-21 | 1976-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Nix, Robert N. C. [D-PA-2] | PA | D | N000113 | 0 | Specifies the pay rate for deputy United States marshals, as defined by this Act, at designated Federal general schedule pay levels. Grants promotions to deputy marshals who are at specified pay levels on the date on which this Act becomes effective. | 2024-08-01T19:32:49Z | |
| 94-sres-489 | 94 | sres | 489 | A resolution relating to the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Chowchilla, Calif. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-21 | 1976-07-21 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA] | CA | D | T000410 | 0 | Conveys to the Chowchilla, California, kidnap victims the Senate's expression of esteem and regard in recognition of their fortitude and courage. | 2024-08-01T19:34:14Z | |
| 94-hr-14749 | 94 | hr | 14749 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, relating to criminal offenses committed by terrorists. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-20 | 1976-07-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] | NY | R | K000086 | 1 | Requires that anyone affiliated with any terrorist organization who is found guilty of specified terrorist activities, if such an offense was committed pursuant to the advocacy or direction of such organization, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment in addition to that provided for such offense. Stipulates that the additional term of imprisonment shall be for not less than two years or more than ten years. Directs that the defendant be sentenced to death if the death of any person occurred during the commission or attempted commission of such an offense. Requires, if a defendant is subject to the death penalty under this Act, that the judge conduct a separate sentencing hearing to determine the existence or non-existence of enumerated mitigating factors. Reduces the additional sentence to a term of four years to life imprisonment if any such mitigating factor is found to exist. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 880-881) | 2024-08-01T19:32:44Z | |
| 94-hr-14768 | 94 | hr | 14768 | A bill to repeal the Gun Control Act of 1968. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-20 | 1976-07-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | Repeals the Gun Control Act of 1968. | 2024-08-01T19:32:44Z | |
| 94-hr-14723 | 94 | hr | 14723 | A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the mandatory imprisonment of persons convicted of certain offenses relating to stolen automobiles. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-19 | 1976-07-19 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Imposes a mandatory minimum ninety-day term of imprisonment on anyone convicted of selling or receiving stolen vehicles which move in, or are a part of, interstate commerce. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2313) | 2024-08-01T19:32:43Z | |
| 94-hr-14724 | 94 | hr | 14724 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of stolen hogs and the sale or receipts of such hogs. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-19 | 1976-07-19 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] | IN | R | M001130 | 0 | Prohibits the transportation in interstate commerce of stolen hogs and the sale or receipt of such hogs. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2311, 2316-7) | 2024-08-01T19:32:35Z | |
| 94-hr-14725 | 94 | hr | 14725 | A bill to amend the Antihijacking Act of 1974 to extend the protections afforded by that Act to common carriers of passengers for hire. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-19 | 1976-07-19 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [R-NY-23] | NY | R | P000280 | 0 | Amends the Antihijacking Act of 1974 to extend to all common carriers of passengers for hire the protection of the criminal penalties imposed by such Act. | 2024-08-01T19:32:52Z | |
| 94-s-3666 | 94 | s | 3666 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, so as to provide certain benefits to law enforcement officers not employed by the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-19 | 1976-07-19 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] | AL | D | A000127 | 0 | Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to furnish to qualified non-Federal law enforcement officers retirement benefits equal to 25 percent of their State and local retirement benefits. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-14654 | 94 | hr | 14654 | A bill to amend title 23 of the District of Columbia Code with respect to the release or other disposition prior to trial of persons charged with criminal offenses. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-01 | 1976-07-01 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19] | IL | R | R000012 | 0 | Amends the District of Columbia Code to prohibit pretrial release of anyone charged with murder in the first or second degree (formerly such release was prohibited only in capital cases). Extends from 60 to 90 days the time allowed for completion of pretrial detention procedures. Allows judicial officers to detain for ten days (formerly five) any person appearing for a bail determination if such person is currently on probation, parole, or mandatory release pending completion of sentence for any Federal or State offense and if there is a danger that such person may flee or pose a danger to any other person or the community if released. | 2024-08-01T19:32:35Z | |
| 94-hr-14666 | 94 | hr | 14666 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-07-01 | 1976-07-01 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 0 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit, in cases of alleged rape or assault with intent to commit rape, the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual behavior. Makes such prohibition inapplicable: (1) to evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct with the alleged assailant; and (2) to evidence of the victim's sexual behavior with others if it is offered by the accused on the issue of whether the accused was the source of the victim's pregnacy, disease, semen, or injury. Requires the accused to make a written motion to offer such evidence accompanied by a written offer of proof. Requires the court to hold a hearing to determine the admissability of such evidence, declaring it admissable only if the court finds that the evidence is relevant and that its probative value outweighs the danger of unfair prejudice. Makes inadmissible reputation or opinion evidence with respect to the victim's past sexual behavior. | 2025-09-02T18:49:21Z | |
| 94-hr-14626 | 94 | hr | 14626 | Victims of Crime Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-30 | 1976-06-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1] | WA | R | P000546 | 0 | Victims of Crime Act - Establishes the Crime Victims Compensation Commission to make annual and supplemental grants to each qualifying State program covering 50 percent or 100 percent of the costs of paying compensation to the victims of specified qualifying crimes. Grants the Commission specified powers, including: (1) the establishment of general policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations which must be followed by State programs; and (2) denial, revision, or agreement to any request for an annual or supplemental grant under this Act. Stipulates that a State program qualifies for grants under this Act if it meets specified criteria, including: (1) compensation for personal injury to individuals who suffer such injuries as the result of qualifying crimes; (2) compensation to the surviving dependents of individuals whose death resulted from qualifying crimes; and (3) the right to a hearing with administrative or judicial review for any aggrieved claimant. Excludes from Federal grants the costs of administrative expenses and the costs of State compensation awards: (1) for pain and suffering; (2) for property loss; (3) to the extent to which the amount of any reward to a victim or a victim's dependents exceeds $50,000; (4) to any claimant who is entitled to receive compensation from any other source up to the amount of such compensation; (5) for lost earnings of more than $200 per week; (6) to a claimant who failed to file a claim within one year of the occurrence of the qualifying crimes; and (7) to any claimant failing to report such crime to law enforcement authorities within 72 hours of its occurrence. Requires the Commission to publish and submit to the House and Senate Judiciary committees an annual report containing specified information on the operation of State victims of crime compensation programs and on the Commission's activities. Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums in fiscal years 1977 through 1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:49:20Z | |
| 94-hr-14633 | 94 | hr | 14633 | A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide assistance to prevent police layoffs caused by budgetary problems. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-30 | 1976-06-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] | NY | D | B000432 | 0 | Amends the Ominbus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to make grants to eligible units of general local government to enable such units to maintain levels of essential law enforcement and criminal justice personnel which would otherwise be reduced because of bona fide budgetary problems. | 2024-08-01T19:32:35Z | |
| 94-s-3645 | 94 | s | 3645 | A bill to amend section 511(d) of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (21 U.S.C. 881(d)) to raise the monetary limit applicable to drug-related judicial forfeitures from $2,500 to $10,000. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-30 | 1976-06-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE] | NE | R | H000875 | 0 | Amends the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 to raise the monetary limit applicable to drug-related judicial forfeitures for violation of the customs laws from $2,500 to $10,000. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-14521 | 94 | hr | 14521 | A bill to clarify the terms of the Speedy Trial Act of 1974. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-23 | 1976-06-23 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hutchinson, Edward [R-MI-4] | MI | R | H001011 | 1 | Amends the Speedy Trial Act of 1974 to exclude specified authorized periods of delay from computation of the time limits for commencement of criminal trials. | 2024-08-01T19:32:33Z | |
| 94-hr-14488 | 94 | hr | 14488 | Federal Criminal Law Revision and Constitutional Rights Preservation Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-22 | 1976-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 3 | Federal Criminal Law Revision and Constitutional Rights Preservation Act - Title I: Codification, Revision, and Reform of Title 18 Part I; General Provisions and Principles - Chapter I: General Provisions - Defines conditions of criminal liability. Defines terms used in this Act. Chapter 2: Jurisdiction - Defines the general, special, and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the United States in criminal matters, and declares that Federal jurisdiction does not in itself preclude State or local jurisdiction. Chapter 3: Culpable States of Mind - Defines "state of mind," as used in this title, including the terms "intentional," "knowing," "reckless," and "negligent." Sets forth the required proof of a state of mind. Chapter 4: Complicity - Lists conditions of criminal liability for the offense of another person, including liability as an agent for an organization, as an organization for an agent, and for criminal facilitation. Chapter 5: Bars and Defenses - Stipulates that the bars and defenses to prosecution set forth in this chapter are not exclusive except as specified. Allows additional bars and defenses to be developed by the courts. Bars prosecution, when time limitations have run, when the subject is less than 16 years old, and in cases of unlawful entrapment. Sets forth situations in which a single prosecution is required for two or more offenses. Stipulates that former prosecution for the same offense and for a different offense shall be a bar to prosecution in circumstances specified in the Act. States that former prosecution in another jurisdiction may act as a bar to prosecution. Bars subsequent prosecution by a State in specified situations. Defines defenses based on lack of culpability, including mistake of fact or law, insanity, and intoxication. Establishes, regarding the insanity defense, that it is a defense to a prosecution under any Federal statute that the defendant, at the time of such conduct, as a result of a mental disease or defect, lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the crim… | 2025-09-02T18:49:14Z | |
| 94-hr-14476 | 94 | hr | 14476 | Special Prosecutor Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-21 | 1976-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hungate, William L. [D-MO-9] | MO | D | H000965 | 0 | Special Prosecutor Act - Establishes within the Department of Justice the Division of Government Crimes to be headed by an Assistant Attorney General for Government Crimes appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term coterminous with that of the appointing President. Requires the Attorney General of the United States to report annually to Congress on the activities of the Division of Government Crimes. Grants the Assistant Attorney General jurisdiction of: (1) criminal violations of Federal law committed by specified elected, appointed, or special Federal Government officers or employees; (2) criminal violations of Federal laws relating to lobbying, campaigns, and elections; and (3) any other matter which the Attorney General refers to the Assistant Attorney General. Directs the Attorney General, upon receipt of information or evidence of any Federal criminal wrongdoing where participation in any resultant investigation or prosecution would involve a conflict of interest or the appearance thereof, to file a memorandum with the division of three judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia containing information about the case and the conflict of interest. Authorizes any individual to make a written request to the court to decide whether the Attorney General should be disqualified with respect to a particular investigation. Assumes the existence of a conflict of interest if the subject of a criminal investigation or prosecution is one of enumerated high-ranking Federal officials and employees. Directs the court, if it finds a conflict of interest, to appoint a temporary special prosecutor. Permits the Attorney General, upon voluntary disqualification, to appoint the temporary prosecutor subject to review by the court. Prohibits the removal from office of such prosecutor by the Attorney General except in the case of extraordinary improprieties. Grants the temporary special prosecutor the same power to act on behalf of the United States as t… | 2025-09-02T18:49:14Z | |
| 94-s-3591 | 94 | s | 3591 | A bill to supplement retirement benefits for State and local law enforcement officers and firefighters. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-18 | 1976-06-18 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] | AL | D | A000127 | 0 | Requires the Civil Service Commission to pay retired State and local law enforcement officers and firefighters supplemental retirement benefits equal to 25 percent of their qualifying State and local retirement benefits. (Adds 5 U.S.C. 8361-3) | 2024-08-01T19:37:23Z | |
| 94-hr-14399 | 94 | hr | 14399 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and title 23, District of Columbia Code, to grant to courts power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of certain crimes of violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-16 | 1976-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] | CT | D | D000388 | 9 | Grants judicial officers the power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of violent crimes if there is reason to believe that such persons would flee or pose a danger to others or the community. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3146A; Amends 18 U.S.C. 3156a) | 2024-08-01T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-14413 | 94 | hr | 14413 | A bill to clarify and strengthen the authority for certain Department of the Interior law enforcement services, activities, and officers in Indian country. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-16 | 1976-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] | NM | R | L000506 | 0 | States that for the purpose of maintaining law and order and to protect persons and property within Indian country, the Secretary of the Interior may charge any officers or employees of the Department of the Interior with law enforcement responsibilities. Permits such officers to exercise specified authority, including authority to: (1) carry firearms; (2) execute warrants; and (3) perform any other law enforcement duty that the Secretary of the Interior may designate. Authorizes the Secretary to publish such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary or proper for the maintenance of law and order in Indian country. States that violations of such rules shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. | 2024-08-01T19:32:29Z | |
| 94-hr-14296 | 94 | hr | 14296 | A bill to impose a mandatory prison sentence upon any person convicted of using a firearm to commit a crime of violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-10 | 1976-06-10 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] | NJ | D | H000930 | 0 | Requires that whoever uses or carries a firearm during a crime of violence subject to prosecution in a Federal court be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years in the case of a first offense, and not less than two nor more than 25 years for a subsequent offense. Prohibits the concurrent running of such term with any term of imprisonment imposed for commission of the felony. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 924) | 2024-08-01T19:32:19Z | |
| 94-hr-14322 | 94 | hr | 14322 | A bill to amend the District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 to provide for an initial increase in the rates of compensation of officers and members of the U.S. Park Police force and for the future adjustment of such rates in accordance with the Federal pay comparability system, to establish a U.S. Park Police Retirement and Relief Board, and to require submittal of a proposed codification of laws relating primarily to the U.S. Park Police. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-10 | 1976-06-10 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Zeferetti, Leo C. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | Z000002 | 10 | Amends the District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act to establish a separate salary schedule for the officers and members of the United States Park Police. Stipulates that the compensation of such personnel shall be adjusted in accordance with Federal civil service pay comparability provisions. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a United States Park Police Retirement and Relief Board to carry out the responsibilities of the Mayor of the District of Columbia with respect to retirement and disability determinations regarding Park Police. | 2024-08-01T19:32:25Z | |
| 94-s-3517 | 94 | s | 3517 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, relating to criminal offenses committed by terrorists. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-03 | 1976-06-03 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 0 | Requires that anyone affiliated with any terrorist organization who is found guilty of specified terrorist activities, if such an offense was committed pursuant to the advocacy or direction of such organization, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment in addition to that provided for such offence. Stipulates that the additional term of imprisonment shall be for not less than two years or more than ten years. Directs that the defendant be sentenced to death if the death of any person occurred during the commission or attempted commission of such an offense. Requires, if a defendant is subject to the death penalty under this Act, that the judge conduct a separate sentencing hearing to determine the existence or non-existence of enumerated mitigating factors. Reduces the additional sentence to a term of four years to life imprisonment if any such mitigating factor is found to exist. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 880-881) | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-14124 | 94 | hr | 14124 | A bill to revise chapter 99 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the punishment of sexual assaults in the special jurisdiction of the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-06-01 | 1976-06-01 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 1 | Replaces Federal criminal statutory provisions penalizing "rape" and "carnal knowledge of females under 16" with provisions penalizing "sexual assault." Designates guilty of sexual assault any person who knowingly engages in sexual contact or penetration of another person without such person's consent. Imposes penalties for sexual contact or penetration of any person who has not attained the age of 18, notwithstanding such person's consent. Sets forth penalties for such assault according to specified criteria, including the consideration of aggravating factors. Specifies procedures for medical examination of alleged victims of offenses under this Act. Prohibits the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual activity unless the court determines after an in camera hearing that the evidence is relevant and material and does not constitute an unnecessary invasion of privacy. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2031-35) | 2024-08-01T19:32:10Z | |
| 94-hr-13997 | 94 | hr | 13997 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and title 23, District of Columbia Code, to grant to courts power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of certain crimes of violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-25 | 1976-05-25 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] | CT | D | D000388 | 24 | Grants judicial officers the power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of violent crimes if there is reason to believe that such persons would flee or pose a danger to others or the community. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3146A; Amends 18 U.S.C. 3156a) | 2024-08-01T19:32:09Z | |
| 94-hr-13998 | 94 | hr | 13998 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and title 23, District of Columbia Code, to grant to courts power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of certain crimes of violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-25 | 1976-05-25 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] | CT | D | D000388 | 14 | Grants judicial officers the power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of violent crimes if there is reason to believe that such persons would flee or pose a danger to others or the community. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3146A; Amends 18 U.S.C. 3156a) | 2024-08-01T19:32:09Z | |
| 94-hr-13975 | 94 | hr | 13975 | District of Columbia Bail Reform Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-24 | 1976-05-24 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Gude, Gilbert [R-MD-8] | MD | R | G000513 | 0 | District of Columbia Bail Reform Act - Subjects any person charged with a capital, dangerous, or violent crime, in the District of Columbia or a defendant who threatens, injures or attempts to threaten or injure any prospective juror or witness, to the same standards and procedures with respect to pretrial release as other criminal defendants unless a judicial officer has reason to believe, on the basis of clear and convincing evidence, that no condition of release will reasonably assure that the person will not flee or pose a danger to any person or to the community. | 2025-09-02T18:49:02Z | |
| 94-hr-13984 | 94 | hr | 13984 | A bill to revise chapter 99 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the punishment of sexual assaults in special jurisdiction of the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-24 | 1976-05-24 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 1 | Replaces Federal criminal statutory provisions penalizing "rape" and "carnal knowledge of females under 16" with provisions penalizing "sexual assault." Designates guilty of sexual assault any person who knowingly engages in sexual contact or penetration of another person without such person's consent. Imposes penalties for sexual contact or penetration of any person who has not attained the age of 18, notwithstanding such person's consent. Sets forth penalties for such assault according to specified criteria, including the consideration of aggravating factors. Specifies procedures for medical examination of alleged victims of offenses under this Act. Prohibits the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual activity unless the court determines after an in camera hearing that the evidence is relevant and material and does not constitute an unnecessary invasion of privacy. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2031-35) | 2024-08-01T19:32:09Z | |
| 94-hr-13921 | 94 | hr | 13921 | A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide penalties for persons who obtain or attempt to obtain narcotics or other controlled substances from a retail pharmacy by force and violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-20 | 1976-05-20 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1] | WA | R | P000546 | 1 | Amends the Controlled Substances Act to make the theft or attempted theft of a controlled substance a Federal offense punishable by a $5,000 fine and/or imprisonment for not more than 20 years. Stipulates that persons who attempt to steal narcotics from a pharmacy by armed robbery shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two years or more than 25 years and/or may be fined up to $10,000. Imposes a mandatory sentence of ten years to life for killing a person in an attempt to rob a pharmacy of narcotics. | 2024-08-01T19:32:11Z | |
| 94-hr-13895 | 94 | hr | 13895 | A bill to revise chapter 99 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the punishment of sexual assaults in the special jurisdiction of the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-19 | 1976-05-19 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 9 | Replaces Federal criminal statutory provisions penalizing "rape" and "carnal knowledge of females under 16" with provisions penalizing "sexual assault." Designates guilty of sexual assault any person who knowingly engages in sexual contact or penetration of another person without such person's consent. Imposes penalties for sexual contact or penetration of any person who has not attained the age of 18, notwithstanding such person's consent. Sets forth penalties for such assault according to specified criteria, including the consideration of aggravating factors. Specifies procedures for medical examination of alleged victims of offenses under this Act. Prohibits the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual activity unless the court determines after an in camera hearing that the evidence is relevant and material and does not constitute an unnecessary invasion of privacy. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2031-35) | 2024-08-01T19:32:00Z | |
| 94-hr-13899 | 94 | hr | 13899 | A bill to delay the effective date of certain proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and certain other rules promulgated by the U.S. Supreme Court. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-19 | 1976-07-08 | Public law 94-349. | House | Rep. Hungate, William L. [D-MO-9] | MO | D | H000965 | 6 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 94-990) Provides that specified amendments made by the U.S. Supreme Court to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure shall not take effect until August 1, 1977, or until approved by Act of Congress, and that specified other rules and forms shall not take effect until 30 days after adjournment sine die of the 94th Congress or until approved by Act of Congress. Effectuates the remainder of the amendments to such Rules on August 1, 1976. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-13760 | 94 | hr | 13760 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and title 23, District of Columbia Code, to grant to courts power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of certain crimes of violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-12 | 1976-05-12 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] | CT | D | D000388 | 6 | Grants judicial officers the power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of violent crimes if there is reason to believe that such persons would flee or pose a danger to others or the community. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3146A; Amends 18 U.S.C. 3156a) | 2024-08-01T19:31:59Z | |
| 94-hr-13686 | 94 | hr | 13686 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and title 23, District of Columbia Code, to grant to courts power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of certain crimes of violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-11 | 1976-05-11 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] | CT | D | D000388 | 5 | Grants judicial officers the power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of violent crimes if there is reason to believe that such persons would flee or pose a danger to others or the community. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3146A; Amends 18 U.S.C. 3156a) | 2024-08-01T19:31:51Z | |
| 94-hr-13706 | 94 | hr | 13706 | Federal Act for the Commitment of Incompetent Persons | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-11 | 1976-05-11 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Federal Act for the Commitment of Incompetent Persons - Defines "lack of criminal responsibility", for purposes of this Act, as the lack of mental capacity to commit the offense charged as determined by the applicable law in the Federal trial jurisdiction. Directs the district court for each judicial district to designate a panel or panels of qualified psychiatrists to conduct examinations under this Act. Requires all such examinations to be conducted as expeditiously as possible with minimal restraint upon the liberty of the person to be examined. Stipulates that where confinement to a medical facility is necessary to complete such an examination, the court may so order. Requires that the accused be represented by counsel at all stages of court proceedings pursuant to this Act. Directs that an accused be referred by the court to a member of the examining panel whenever the court has reason to believe the accused may be incompetent. Requires the examing member to file with the court a report of the examination stating the medical and other data upon which the report's conclusion is based. Directs that a competency hearing be held unless the report indicates competency and the accused signs a written waiver. Authorizes the trial court to commit an accused who has been found incompetent to the care of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for care and treatment. Permits the Secretary to temporarily release the accused. Stipulates that if the district U.S. attorney objects to such release, the committing court shall authorize the release only if reasonably satisfied that the accused will not flee or pose a danger to persons or property. Allows the court to dismiss pending charges if it finds that the accused is incompetent and unlikely to regain competency within a reasonable time. Outlines the procedure for determining that an accused was mentally incompetent at the time of trial where such issue was not raised during trial, and directs that where the accused is found to have been mentally incompet… | 2025-09-02T18:48:51Z | |
| 94-hr-13636 | 94 | hr | 13636 | A bill to amend title I (Law Enforcement Assistance) of the Omnibus Safe Streets and Crime Control Act of 1968. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-07 | 1976-09-02 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 2212 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1] | MI | D | C000714 | 0 | (Measure laid on table in House, S. 2212 passed in lieu) =Title I: Law Enforcemnt Assistance= - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish in the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration the Office of Community Anti-Crime Programs to be under the direction of the Deputy Administrator for Policy Development. Directs the Office to: (1) render technical assistance to community and citizen groups in crime prevention and other law enforcement activities; (2) coordinate its activities with other Federal agencies; and (3) disseminate information on successful programs of citizen and community participation to local groups. Directs that the comprehensive State law enforcement plan be submitted to a State legislature, upon request, for an advisory review prior to its submission to the Administration by the chief executive of the State. Requires State planning agencies to assure the participation of citizens and community organizations at all levels of the planning process. Authorizes the Administration to make grants to eligible States for: (1) strengthening courts and improving the availability and quality of justice; (2) expediting criminal prosecution and reducing court congestion; (3) revising court criminal rules and procedural codes; (4) training judges, court administrators, and support personnel of courts having criminal jurisdiction; and (5) developing and operating programs designed to prevent crime against the elderly. Prohibits the approval of a State plan unless it contains specified provisions, including: (1) a comprehensive program for the improvement of juvenile justice; (2) adequate assistance to high crime areas; (3) programs dealing with the prevention and treatment of crime against the elderly; and (4) identifying the special needs of drug-dependent offenders. Directs the National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice to develop procedures for evaluating programs carried out with Federal law enforcement assistance funds. Requires the Institute,… | 2024-08-01T19:31:52Z | |
| 94-hr-13645 | 94 | hr | 13645 | A bill to amend section 3146 (relating to release of defendants in noncapital Federal criminal cases prior to trail) of title 18 of the United States Code to permit consideration of the defendant's possible danger to the community. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-07 | 1976-05-07 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13] | IL | R | M000340 | 0 | Allows judicial officers to deny pre-trial release of defendants in non-capital cases if there is no reasonable assurance that such person will not pose a danger to other individuals or the community. | 2024-08-01T19:31:51Z | |
| 94-hr-13602 | 94 | hr | 13602 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of classified information. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-06 | 1976-05-06 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6] | TN | R | B000280 | 0 | Prescribes penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of classified information. Enumerates defenses available to an individual charged with such offense, including: (1) prior official disclosure; (2) unlawful classification and the exhaustion of available declassification procedures; and (3) the absence of a process for reviewing the continuing necessity for the classification. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 800) | 2024-08-01T19:31:51Z | |
| 94-hr-13605 | 94 | hr | 13605 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-06 | 1976-05-06 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] | CA | R | C000475 | 0 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act - Requires the Chief Justice of the United States to designate seven district court judges, each of whom shall have jurisdiction to hear applications for and grant orders approving electronic surveillance anywhere within the United States. Requires the Chief Justice to designate three Federal judges to comprise a special court of appeals which shall have jurisdiction to hear an appeal by the United States from the denial of any application. Grants the United States a further right to appeal an affirmance of denial to the Supreme Court. Requires each application for any order approving electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes to be approved by the Attorney General and to include: (1) the identity of the officer making the application; (2) the authority conferred on the applicant by the President and the approval of the Attorney General to make the application; (3) the identity of the subject of the surveillance; (4) the fact and circumstances justifying belief that the target of surveillance is a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power; (5) a description of the type of information sought and a certification by one of specified Federal officers that such information is foreign intelligence information that cannot feasibly be obtained by normal investigative techniques; and (6) a statement of the period of time for which the surveillance is required. Directs the judge to enter an ex parte order as requested or as modified approving the electronic surveillance if he finds that the criteria specified have been met. Allows issuance of orders to approve surveillance for 90 days or the period necessary to achieve its purposes, whichever is less. Permits extensions of orders upon application for an extension made in the same manner as required for an original application. Authorizes the Attorney General, upon a reasonable determination that an emergency situation exists, to authorize the emergency employment of electronic surveillance if an appropriate judge i… | 2025-09-02T18:48:50Z | |
| 94-hr-13563 | 94 | hr | 13563 | Community Crime Prevention Assistance Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-05 | 1976-05-05 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI-1] | HI | D | M000250 | 0 | Community Crime Prevention Assistance Act - Establishes in the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration the Office of Community Anti-Crime Programs to be under the direction of the Deputy Administrator for Policy Development. Directs the Office to: (1) provide technical assistance to local groups to enable them to apply for grants to encourage community and citizen participation in crime prevention and other law enforcement activities; (2) coordinate its activities with other Federal agencies and programs; and (3) provide information on a successful program of citizen and community participation to citizen and community groups. Authorizes the appropriation of a sum not to exceed $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:48:47Z | |
| 94-hr-13518 | 94 | hr | 13518 | A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide penalties for persons who obtain or attempt to obtain narcotics or other controlled substances from a retail pharmacy by force and violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-05-03 | 1976-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13] | FL | D | L000226 | 0 | Amends the Controlled Substances Act to make the theft or attempted theft of a controlled substance a Federal offense punishable by a $5,000 fine and/or imprisonment for not more than 20 years. Stipulates that persons who attempt to steal narcotics from a pharmacy by armed robbery shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two years or more than 25 years and/or may be fined up to $10,000. Imposes a mandatory sentence of ten years to life for killing a person in an attempt to rob a pharmacy of narcotics. | 2024-08-01T19:31:47Z | |
| 94-hr-13481 | 94 | hr | 13481 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-30 | 1976-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 2 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit, in cases of alleged rape or assault with intent to commit rape, the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct or reputation. Makes such prohibition inapplicable to evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct with the alleged assailant. | 2025-09-02T18:48:46Z | |
| 94-hr-13456 | 94 | hr | 13456 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and title 23, District of Columbia Code, to grant to courts power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of certain crimes of violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-29 | 1976-04-29 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] | CT | D | D000388 | 1 | Grants judicial officers the power to deny pretrial release to persons charged with the commission of violent crimes if there is reason to believe that such persons would flee or pose a danger to others or the community. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3146A; Amends 18 U.S.C. 3156a) | 2024-08-01T19:31:45Z | |
| 94-hr-13376 | 94 | hr | 13376 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-28 | 1976-04-28 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 19 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act - Requires the Chief Justice of the United States to designate seven district court judges, each of whom shall have jurisdiction to hear applications for and grant orders approving electronic surveillance anywhere within the United States. Requires the Chief Justice to designate three Federal judges to comprise a special court of appeals which shall have jurisdiction to hear an appeal by the United States from the denial of any application. Grants the United States a further right to appeal an affirmance of denial to the Supreme Court. Requires each application for any order approving electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes to be approved by the Attorney General and to include: (1) the identity of the officer making the application; (2) the authority conferred on the applicant by the President and the approval of the Attorney General to make the application; (3) the identity of the subject of the surveillance; (4) the fact and circumstances justifying belief that the target of surveillance is a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power; (5) a description of the type of information sought and a certification by one of specified Federal officers that such information is foreign intelligence information that cannot feasibly be obtained by normal investigative techniques; and (6) a statement of the period of time for which the surveillance is required. Directs the judge to enter an ex parte order as requested or as modified approving the electronic surveillance if he finds that the criteria specified have been met. Allows issuance of orders to approve surveillance for 90 days or the period necessary to achieve its purposes, whichever is less. Permits extensions of orders upon application for an extension made in the same manner as required for an original application. Authorizes the Attorney General, upon a reasonable determination that an emergency situation exists, to authorize the emergency employment of electronic surveillance if an appropriate judge i… | 2025-09-02T18:48:42Z | |
| 94-hr-13403 | 94 | hr | 13403 | A bill to amend title 23 of the District of Columbia Code with respect to the release or other dispositions prior to trial of persons charged with criminal offenses. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-28 | 1976-04-28 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Mann, James R. [D-SC-4] | SC | D | M000105 | 0 | Amends the District of Columbia Code to revise the conditions for detention of accused criminal offenders prior to trial. Allows detention of such individuals if their release would pose a threat to the security of the property of others. Revises the Code to prohibit release prior to trial of persons accused of first or second degree murders, with certain exceptions. | 2024-08-01T19:31:40Z | |
| 94-hr-13404 | 94 | hr | 13404 | District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act Amendments | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-28 | 1976-04-28 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Amends the District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act to establish new salary schedules. Specifies guidelines relating to payment of retroactive compensation by reason of such revised schedules. Increases the additional compensation paid to dog handlers and specified technicians in the Metropolitan Police force, the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, the Executive Protective Service, and the United States Park Police. | 2025-09-02T18:48:43Z | |
| 94-hr-13316 | 94 | hr | 13316 | A bill to revise chapter 99 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the punishment of sexual assaults in the special jurisdiction of the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-27 | 1976-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 17 | Replaces Federal criminal statutory provisions penalizing "rape" and "carnal knowledge of females under 16" with provisions penalizing "sexual assault." Designates guilty of sexual assault any person who knowingly engages in sexual contact or penetration of another person without such person's consent. Imposes penalties for sexual contact or penetration of any person who has not attained the age of 18, notwithstanding such person's consent. Sets forth penalties for such assault according to specified criteria, including the consideration of aggravating factors. Specifies procedures for medical examination of alleged victims of offenses under this Act. Prohibits the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual activity unless the court determines after an in camera hearing that the evidence is relevant and material and does not constitute an unnecessary invasion of privacy. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2031-35) | 2024-08-01T19:31:39Z | |
| 94-hr-13317 | 94 | hr | 13317 | A bill to revise chapter 99 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the punishment of sexual assaults in the special jurisdiction of the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-27 | 1976-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 15 | Replaces Federal criminal statutory provisions penalizing "rape" and "carnal knowledge of females under 16" with provisions penalizing "sexual assault." Designates guilty of sexual assault any person who knowingly engages in sexual contact or penetration of another person without such person's consent. Imposes penalties for sexual contact or penetration of any person who has not attained the age of 18, notwithstanding such person's consent. Sets forth penalties for such assault according to specified criteria, including the consideration of aggravating factors. Specifies procedures for medical examination of alleged victims of offenses under this Act. Prohibits the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual activity unless the court determines after an in camera hearing that the evidence is relevant and material and does not constitute an unnecessary invasion of privacy. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2031-35) | 2024-08-01T19:31:39Z | |
| 94-hr-13342 | 94 | hr | 13342 | A bill to revise chapter 99 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the punishment of sexual assaults in the special jurisdiction of the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-27 | 1976-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 16 | Replaces Federal criminal statutory provisions penalizing "rape" and "carnal knowledge of females under 16" with provisions penalizing "sexual assault." Designates guilty of sexual assault any person who knowingly engages in sexual contact or penetration of another person without such person's consent. Imposes penalties for sexual contact or penetration of any person who has not attained the age of 18, notwithstanding such person's consent. Sets forth penalties for such assault according to specified criteria, including the consideration of aggravating factors. Specifies procedures for medical examination of alleged victims of offenses under this Act. Prohibits the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual activity unless the court determines after an in camera hearing that the evidence is relevant and material and does not constitute an unnecessary invasion of privacy. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2031-35) | 2024-08-01T19:31:40Z | |
| 94-hr-13279 | 94 | hr | 13279 | Federal Criminal Law Revision and Constitutional Rights Preservation Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-26 | 1976-04-26 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 6 | Federal Criminal Law Revision and Constitutional Rights Preservation Act - Title I: Codification, Revision, and Reform of Title 18 Part I; General Provisions and Principles - Chapter I: General Provisions - Defines conditions of criminal liability. Defines terms used in this Act. Chapter 2: Jurisdiction - Defines the general, special, and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the United States in criminal matters, and declares that Federal jurisdiction does not in itself preclude State or local jurisdiction. Chapter 3: Culpable States of Mind - Defines "state of mind," as used in this title, including the terms "intentional," "knowing," "reckless," and "negligent." Sets forth the required proof of a state of mind. Chapter 4: Complicity - Lists conditions of criminal liability for the offense of another person, including liability as an agent for an organization, as an organization for an agent, and for criminal facilitation. Chapter 5: Bars and Defenses - Stipulates that the bars and defenses to prosecution set forth in this chapter are not exclusive except as specified. Allows additional bars and defenses to be developed by the courts. Bars prosecution, when time limitations have run, when the subject is less than 16 years old, and in cases of unlawful entrapment. Sets forth situations in which a single prosecution is required for two or more offenses. Stipulates that former prosecution for the same offense and for a different offense shall be a bar to prosecution in circumstances specified in the Act. States that former prosecution in another jurisdiction may act as a bar to prosecution. Bars subsequent prosecution by a State in specified situations. Defines defenses based on lack of culpability, including mistake of fact or law, insanity, and intoxication. Establishes, regarding the insanity defense, that it is a defense to a prosecution under any Federal statute that the defendant, at the time of such conduct, as a result of a mental disease or defect, lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the crim… | 2025-09-02T18:48:37Z | |
| 94-hr-13197 | 94 | hr | 13197 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Cederberg, Elford A. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | C000263 | 0 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act - Requires the Chief Justice of the United States to designate seven district court judges, each of whom shall have jurisdiction to hear applications for and grant orders approving electronic surveillance anywhere within the United States. Requires the Chief Justice to designate three Federal judges to comprise a special court of appeals which shall have jurisdiction to hear an appeal by the United States from the denial of any application. Grants the United States a further right to appeal an affirmance of denial to the Supreme Court. Requires each application for any order approving electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes to be approved by the Attorney General and to include: (1) the identity of the officer making the application; (2) the authority conferred on the applicant by the President and the approval of the Attorney General to make the application; (3) the identity of the subject of the surveillance; (4) the fact and circumstances justifying belief that the target of surveillance is a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power; (5) a description of the type of information sought and a certification by one of specified Federal officers that such information is foreign intelligence information that cannot feasibly be obtained by normal investigative techniques; and (6) a statement of the period of time for which the surveillance is required. Directs the judge to enter an ex parte order as requested or as modified approving the electronic surveillance if he finds that the criteria specified have been met. Allows issuance of orders to approve surveillance for 90 days or the period necessary to achieve its purposes, whichever is less. Permits extensions of orders upon application for an extension made in the same manner as required for an original application. Authorizes the Attorney General, upon a reasonable determination that an emergency situation exists, to authorize the emergency employment of electronic surveillance if an appropriate judge i… | 2025-09-02T18:48:37Z | |
| 94-hr-13222 | 94 | hr | 13222 | A bill to prohibit the theft of radio equipment used or operated in the citizens radio service. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Clancy, Donald D. [R-OH-2] | OH | R | C000409 | 13 | Prohibits the theft of radio equipment used or operated in the citizens radio service. Subjects violators to a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. | 2024-08-01T19:31:32Z | |
| 94-hr-13223 | 94 | hr | 13223 | A bill to amend chapter 113 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain acts concerning stolen radio equipment in interstate commerce. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Clancy, Donald D. [R-OH-2] | OH | R | C000409 | 0 | Prohibits the knowing transport, receipt, or sale of stolen radio equipment used or operated in the citizens radio service in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects violators to a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 2319) | 2024-08-01T19:31:32Z | |
| 94-hr-13237 | 94 | hr | 13237 | A bill to revise chapter 99 to title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the punishment of sexual assaults in the special jurisdiction of the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Replaces Federal criminal statutory provisions penalizing "rape" and "carnal knowledge of females under 16" with provisions penalizing "sexual assault." Designates guilty of sexual assault any person who knowingly engages in sexual contact or penetration of another person without such person's consent. Imposes penalties for sexual contact or penetration of any person who has not attained the age of 18, notwithstanding such person's consent. Sets forth penalties for such assault according to specified criteria, including the consideration of aggravating factors. Specifies procedures for medical examination of alleged victims of offenses under this Act. Prohibits the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual activity unless the court determines after an in camera hearing that the evidence is relevant and material and does not constitute an unnecessary invasion of privacy. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2031-35) | 2024-08-01T19:31:32Z | |
| 94-hr-13250 | 94 | hr | 13250 | United States Park Police Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Zeferetti, Leo C. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | Z000002 | 10 | United States Park Police Act - Title I: United States Park Police - Declares that the United States Park Police is continued as an entity under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior. Stipulates that the members of the Park Police shall have and perform the same powers and duties as the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police. Places the Park Police under the exclusive charge and control of the Director of the National Park Service. Specifies the authorized strength and organization of the Park Police. Requires the Director to furnish members of the Park Police with uniforms, means of transportation, and such other equipment as may be necessary for the proper performance of their duties, including badges, revolvers, and ammunition. Authorizes the Director to appoint special policemen, without compensation, for duty in connection with the policing of the public parks and other reservations within the District of Columbia. Authorizes the Park Police, on and within roads, parks, parkways, and other Federal reservations in the environs of the District of Columbia, to make arrests without warrant for any felony or misdemeanor committed in the presence or view of such members in violation of Federal law or regulation, or for any felony that in fact has been or is being committed in violation of any such law or regulation. Authorizes the Park Police to execute any warrant or other process issued by a court or officer of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of the provisions of any Federal law or regulation. Excludes military personnel from Park Police jurisdiction for offenses committed on military reservations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make all necessary rules and regulations for the regulation of traffic, for the protection of persons, property, health, and morals, to prevent breaches of the peace, to suppress affrays and unlawful assemblies, and to aid in the enforcement of any of the rules and regulations so promulgated. Authorizes assignment of members of the Park Police, a… | 2025-09-02T18:48:37Z | |
| 94-hr-13144 | 94 | hr | 13144 | Citizen Anticrime Patrol Assistance Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-09 | 1976-04-09 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] | NY | D | B000472 | 0 | Citizen Anticrime Patrol Assistance Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to direct the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to make citizen anticrime patrol assistance grants to residents' organizations which have demonstrated a need for assistance. Requires such organizations to submit to the Administration a written plan to provide one or more of the following services: (1) roving or stationary anticrime patrols; (2) escorts for persons leaving or returning to their places of residence, particularly during nondaylight hours; and (3) rapid warning and reporting of criminal or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and, where appropriate, to other residents. Requires that such plan include a program for educating, equipping, and training the members of such organization. Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums in fiscal years 1977 through 1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:48:36Z | |
| 94-hr-13157 | 94 | hr | 13157 | Victims of Crime Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-09 | 1976-09-14 | Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendments, H. Rept. 94-1550. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 14 | (Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendments, H. Rept. 94-1550) Victims of Crime Act - Directs the Attorney General to administer the provisions of this Act. Establishes an Advisory Committee on Victims of Crime to advise the Attorney General with respect to the administration of this Act and the compensation of victims of crime. Authorizes the Attorney General to make annual and supplemental grants to each qualifying State program covering 50 percent or 100 percent of the costs of paying compensation to the victims of specified crimes. Authorizes the Attorney General, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, to (1) make such rules as are necessary to carry out this Act, (2) deny, revise, or agree to any request for an annual or supplemental grant under this Act, and (3) promulgate rules and regulations regarding the data to be kept by State programs receiving funds under this Act and the manner in which this data shall be reported to the Attorney General. Stipulates that a State program qualifies for grants under this Act if it meets specified criteria, including: (1) compensation for personal injury to individuals who suffer such injuries as the result of qualifying crimes; (2) compensation to the surviving dependents of individuals whose death resulted from qualifying crimes; and (3) the right to a hearing with administrative or judicial review for any aggrieved claimant. Excludes from Federal grants the costs of administrative expenses and the costs of State compensation awards: (1) for pain and suffering; (2) for property loss; (3) to the extent to which the amount of any reward to a victim or a victim's dependents exceeds $50,000; (4) to any claimant who is entitled to receive compensation from any other source up to the amount of such compensation; (5) for lost earnings of more than $200 per week; (6) to a claimant who failed to file a claim within one year of the occurrence of the qualifying crimes; and (7) to any claimant failing to report such crime to law enforce… | 2025-09-02T18:48:37Z | |
| 94-hr-13158 | 94 | hr | 13158 | Victims of Crime Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-09 | 1976-04-09 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 13 | Victims of Crime Act - Establishes the Crime Victims Compensation Commission to make annual and supplemental grants to each qualifying State program covering 50 percent or 100 percent of the costs of paying compensation to the victims of specified qualifying crimes. Grants the Commission specified powers, including: (1) the establishment of general policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations which must be followed by State programs; and (2) denial, revision, or agreement to any request for an annual or supplemental grant under this Act. Stipulates that a State program qualifies for grants under this Act if it meets specified criteria, including: (1) compensation for personal injury to individuals who suffer such injuries as the result of qualifying crimes; (2) compensation to the surviving dependents of individuals whose death resulted from qualifying crimes; and (3) the right to a hearing with administrative or judicial review for any aggrieved claimant. Excludes from Federal grants the costs of administrative expenses and the costs of State compensation awards: (1) for pain and suffering; (2) for property loss; (3) to the extent to which the amount of any reward to a victim or a victim's dependents exceeds $50,000; (4) to any claimant who is entitled to receive compensation from any other source up to the amount of such compensation; (5) for lost earnings of more than $200 per week; (6) to a claimant who failed to file a claim within one year of the occurrence of the qualifying crimes; and (7) to any claimant failing to report such crime to law enforcement authorities within 72 hours of its occurrence. Requires the Commission to publish and submit to the House and Senate Judiciary committees an annual report containing specified information on the operation of State victims of crime compensation programs and on the Commission's activities. Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums in fiscal years 1977 through 1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:48:37Z | |
| 94-hr-13120 | 94 | hr | 13120 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-08 | 1976-04-08 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Devine, Samuel L. [R-OH-12] | OH | R | D000279 | 0 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act - Requires the Chief Justice of the United States to designate seven district court judges, each of whom shall have jurisdiction to hear applications for and grant orders approving electronic surveillance anywhere within the United States. Requires the Chief Justice to designate three Federal judges to comprise a special court of appeals which shall have jurisdiction to hear an appeal by the United States from the denial of any application. Grants the United States a further right to appeal an affirmance of denial to the Supreme Court. Requires each application for any order approving electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes to be approved by the Attorney General and to include: (1) the identity of the officer making the application; (2) the authority conferred on the applicant by the President and the approval of the Attorney General to make the application; (3) the identity of the subject of the surveillance; (4) the fact and circumstances justifying belief that the target of surveillance is a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power; (5) a description of the type of information sought and a certification by one of specified Federal officers that such information is foreign intelligence information that cannot feasibly be obtained by normal investigative techniques; and (6) a statement of the period of time for which the surveillance is required. Directs the judge to enter an ex parte order as requested or as modified approving the electronic surveillance if he finds that the criteria specified have been met. Allows issuance of orders to approve surveillance for 90 days or the period necessary to achieve its purposes, whichever is less. Permits extensions of orders upon application for an extension made in the same manner as required for an original application. Authorizes the Attorney General, upon a reasonable determination that an emergency situation exists, to authorize the emergency employment of electronic surveillance if an appropriate judge i… | 2025-09-02T18:48:31Z | |
| 94-hr-13122 | 94 | hr | 13122 | Crime Control Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-08 | 1976-04-08 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 0 | Crime Control Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require a State planning agency which is a recipient of Law Enforcement Assistance Administration planning grants to make at least ten percent of the funds received available to the State court of last resort for the purposes of participating in the development of a multiyear comprehensive plan for the expediting of the criminal justice process in such State. Entitles States to Federal grants for law enforcement purposes only if the required State comprehensive plans include: (1) programs for the expediting of the criminal justice process and for the reduction and prevention of juvenile crime; (2) specific procedures under which plans may be submitted annually by major cities and urban counties to use Federal funds to carry out local comprehensive plans for law enforcement and criminal justice; (3) specific standards and goals for the improvement of law enforcement and criminal justice within the State; and (4) provisions for the evaluation of State programs. Authorizes the Administration to make grants to States for the accelerated disposition of criminal cases, such grants to be used for specified purposes, including: (1) development of a multi-year comprehensive plan for the expediting of the criminal justice process from the time of arrest to acquittal, commencement of sentence, or other disposition; (2) the hiring and training of judges, prosecutors, defenders, and administrative and support personnel; and (3) programs and projects designed to expedite the criminal process. Requires a State desiring a grant to have on file with the Administration a multi-year comprehensive plan for the expediting of the criminal justice process and to incorporate in its application for such grant the comprehensive State plan. Requires a State desiring such grants to assure that at least 50 percent of the Federal assistance allocated to the State planning agency be made available to State and local courts. Requires that State applications… | 2025-09-02T18:48:36Z | |
| 94-hr-13134 | 94 | hr | 13134 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that any parent who kidnaps his minor child shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-08 | 1976-04-08 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] | FL | D | B000371 | 8 | Subjects any parent who kidnaps his or her minor child to a fine of not more than $1,000 imprisonment or not more than one year, or both. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 1201) | 2024-08-01T19:31:31Z | |
| 94-s-3276 | 94 | s | 3276 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, so as to provide for mandatory minimum sentences with respects to certain offenses against victims 60 years of age or older. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-08 | 1976-04-08 | Referred to Senate Committee on the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 6 | Imposes specified mandatory minimum sentences on anyone found guilty of assault with intent to commit murder or rape, assault with intent to commit any felony, assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm, assault by striking, beating, or wounding, murder, maiming, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, attempted murder or manslaughter, rape, robbery, burglary, and kidnapping, where the victim of such offense is 60 years of age or older. | 2024-08-01T19:37:05Z | |
| 94-s-3278 | 94 | s | 3278 | A bill to amend the act entitled "An act to establish a code of law for the District of Columbia", approved March 3, 1901, relating to offenses against individuals, 60 years of age or older. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-08 | 1976-04-08 | Referred to Senate Committee on the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 5 | Imposes mandatory minimum sentences on persons convicted in the District of Columbia of specified violent crimes if the victim of the offense is 60 years of age or older. | 2024-08-01T19:37:12Z | |
| 94-hr-12968 | 94 | hr | 12968 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-04-01 | 1976-04-01 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 0 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit, in cases of alleged rape or assault with intent to commit rape, the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct or reputation. Makes such prohibition inapplicable to evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct with the alleged assailant. | 2025-09-02T18:48:31Z | |
| 94-hr-12768 | 94 | hr | 12768 | A bill to revise chapter 99 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the punishment of sexual assaults in the special jurisdiction of the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-03-24 | 1976-03-24 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 11 | Replaces Federal criminal statutory provisions penalizing "rape" and "carnal knowledge of females under 16" with provisions penalizing "sexual assault." Designates guilty of sexual assault any person who knowingly engages in sexual contact or penetration of another person without such person's consent. Imposes penalties for sexual contact or penetration of any person who has not attained the age of 18, notwithstanding such person's consent. Sets forth penalties for such assault according to specified criteria, including the consideration of aggravating factors. Specifies procedures for medical examination of alleged victims of offenses under this Act. Prohibits the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual activity unless the court determines after an in camera hearing that the evidence is relevant and material and does not constitute an unnecessary invasion of privacy. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2031-35) | 2024-08-01T19:31:14Z | |
| 94-hr-12750 | 94 | hr | 12750 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-03-23 | 1976-03-23 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 7 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act - Requires the Chief Justice of the United States to designate seven district court judges, each of whom shall have jurisdiction to hear applications for and grant orders approving electronic surveillance anywhere within the United States. Requires the Chief Justice to designate three Federal judges to comprise a special court of appeals which shall have jurisdiction to hear an appeal by the United States from the denial of any application. Grants the United States a further right to appeal an affirmance of denial to the Supreme Court. Requires each application for any order approving electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes to be approved by the Attorney General and to include: (1) the identity of the officer making the application; (2) the authority conferred on the applicant by the President and the approval of the Attorney General to make the application; (3) the identity of the subject of the surveillance; (4) the fact and circumstances justifying belief that the target of surveillance is a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power; (5) a description of the type of information sought and a certification by one of specified Federal officers that such information is foreign intelligence information that cannot feasibly be obtained by normal investigative techniques; and (6) a statement of the period of time for which the surveillance is required. Directs the judge to enter an ex parte order as requested or as modified approving the electronic surveillance if he finds that the criteria specified have been met. Allows issuance of orders to approve surveillance for 90 days or the period necessary to achieve its purposes, whichever is less. Permits extensions of orders upon application for an extension made in the same manner as required for an original application. Authorizes the Attorney General, upon a reasonable determination that an emergency situation exists, to authorize the emergency employment of electronic surveillance if an appropriate judge i… | 2025-09-02T18:48:25Z | |
| 94-s-3197 | 94 | s | 3197 | Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-03-23 | 1976-08-24 | Reported to Senate from the Committee on Intelligence Activities (Gov. Oper.) with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1161. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 7 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Intelligence Activities (Government Operations) with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1161) Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act - Requires the Chief Justice of the United States to publicly designate seven district court judges, each of whom shall have jurisdiction to hear applications for and grant orders approving electronic surveillance anywhere within the United States. Removes the jurisdiction of any judge so designated over any such application which has been previously denied by another judge designated under this Act. Requires the Chief Justice to publicly designate three Federal judges to comprise a special court of review which shall have jurisdiction to review the denial of any application. Grants the United States a right to appeal an affirmance of denial to the Supreme Court. Requires each application for any order approving electronic surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes to be approved by the Attorney General and to include: (1) the identity of the Federal officer making the application; (2) the authority conferred on the applicant by the President and the approval of the Attorney General to make the application; (3) the identity of the target of the surveillance; (4) the fact and circumstances justifying belief that the target of surveillance is a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power; (5) a statement of the procedures to minimize the acquisition, retention, and dissemination, and to require the expunging of information relating to permanent resident aliens or citizens of the United States; (6) a factual description of the nature of the information sought; (7) a certification by the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs or other official that the information sought is foreign intelligence information which cannot be obtained by normal investigative techniques; (8) the means by which the surveillance will be effected; (9) a statement of the facts regarding and previous applications with respect to the same targets; and (10)… | 2025-09-02T18:52:17Z | |
| 94-hr-12682 | 94 | hr | 12682 | A bill to amend section 1114 title 18, United States Code, so that Federal mine safety inspectors will be protected by criminal statutes. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-03-22 | 1976-03-22 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hechler, Ken [D-WV-4] | WV | D | H000438 | 0 | Makes it a Federal crime to kill officers or employees of the Department of the Interior assigned to perform investigative, inspection, or law enforcement functions. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 1114) | 2024-08-01T19:31:05Z | |
| 94-hr-12684 | 94 | hr | 12684 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-03-22 | 1976-03-22 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 24 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit, in cases of alleged rape or assault with intent to commit rape, the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct or reputation. Makes such prohibition inapplicable to evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct with the alleged assailant. | 2025-09-02T18:48:19Z | |
| 94-hr-12685 | 94 | hr | 12685 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-03-22 | 1976-03-22 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 21 | Privacy Protection for Rape Victims Act - Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit, in cases of alleged rape or assault with intent to commit rape, the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct or reputation. Makes such prohibition inapplicable to evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct with the alleged assailant. | 2025-09-02T18:48:20Z | |
| 94-hr-12502 | 94 | hr | 12502 | Victims of Crime Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-03-15 | 1976-03-15 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 0 | Victims of Crime Act - Establishes the Violent Crimes Compensation Commission to make grants to qualifying States, such grants to comprise 50 percent of the cost of a State's program to compensate victims of violent crimes. Entitles a State to a grant if the Commission finds such State has in effect a system of public compensation for the victims of violent crimes which: (1) is impartially administered; (2) compensates individuals or surviving dependents for personal injuries which were the proximate result of any act or omission punishable under Federal criminal law; (3) provides emergency assistance to claimants in immediate need because of severe financial hardship; and (4) affords individual claimants the right to a hearing with adequate administrative or judicial review for any aggrieved claimant. Excludes from computation of a State program's cost specified amounts, including administrative costs, compensation for pain and suffering, property loss or attorney's fees, and the amount by which any individual awards exceeds $50,000. Requires States receiving funding under this Act to annually submit to the Commission and to written records documents each submitted claim, the total monetary loss claimed by each claimant, the reason for the claim's approval or disapproval, and other pertinent data. Requires the Commission to undertake a study of the advisability of using individual means tests or a documentation of individual income and resources as a condition of eligibility for State compensation, and to report the results of this study to the Judiciary Committee of the House and Senate and to Congress at the end of the second fiscal year of funding State programs. Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums for fiscal year 1977-1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:48:16Z | |
| 94-hr-12504 | 94 | hr | 12504 | Federal Criminal Law Revision and Constitutional Rights Preservation Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-03-15 | 1976-03-15 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 20 | Federal Criminal Law Revision and Constitutional Rights Preservation Act - Title I: Codification, Revision, and Reform of Title 18 Part I; General Provisions and Principles - Chapter I: General Provisions - Defines conditions of criminal liability. Defines terms used in this Act. Chapter 2: Jurisdiction - Defines the general, special, and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the United States in criminal matters, and declares that Federal jurisdiction does not in itself preclude State or local jurisdiction. Chapter 3: Culpable States of Mind - Defines "state of mind," as used in this title, including the terms "intentional," "knowing," "reckless," and "negligent." Sets forth the required proof of a state of mind. Chapter 4: Complicity - Lists conditions of criminal liability for the offense of another person, including liability as an agent for an organization, as an organization for an agent, and for criminal facilitation. Chapter 5: Bars and Defenses - Stipulates that the bars and defenses to prosecution set forth in this chapter are not exclusive except as specified. Allows additional bars and defenses to be developed by the courts. Bars prosecution, when time limitations have run, when the subject is less than 16 years old, and in cases of unlawful entrapment. Sets forth situations in which a single prosecution is required for two or more offenses. Stipulates that former prosecution for the same offense and for a different offense shall be a bar to prosecution in circumstances specified in the Act. States that former prosecution in another jurisdiction may act as a bar to prosecution. Bars subsequent prosecution by a State in specified situations. Defines defenses based on lack of culpability, including mistake of fact or law, insanity, and intoxication. Establishes, regarding the insanity defense, that it is a defense to a prosecution under any Federal statute that the defendant, at the time of such conduct, as a result of a mental disease or defect, lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the crim… | 2025-09-02T18:48:16Z | |
| 94-hr-12514 | 94 | hr | 12514 | A bill to revise chapter 99 of title 18 of the United States Code to provide for the punishment of sexual assaults in the special jurisdiction of the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1976-03-15 | 1976-03-15 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 2 | Replaces Federal criminal statutory provisions penalizing "rape" and "carnal knowledge of females under 16" with provisions penalizing "sexual assault." Designates guilty of sexual assault any person who knowingly engages in sexual contact or penetration of another person without such person's consent. Imposes penalties for sexual contact or penetration of any person who has not attained the age of 18, notwithstanding such person's consent. Sets forth penalties for such assault according to specified criteria, including the consideration of aggravating factors. Specifies procedures for medical examination of alleged victims of offenses under this Act. Prohibits the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual activity unless the court determines after an in camera hearing that the evidence is relevant and material and does not constitute an unnecessary invasion of privacy. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2031-35) | 2024-08-01T19:31:00Z |
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