An amendment to increase the penalty for interference with aircraft accident investigations. Penalties under current law consist of fines of no less than $100 nor more than $5,000, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. The provisions of the amendment call for fines to be set according to the provisions of Title 18 of the U.S. Code (Crimes and Criminal Procedure), or imprisonment for up to ten years, or both.

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Amendment Number
417
Description
An amendment to increase the penalty for interference with aircraft accident investigations. Penalties under current law consist of fines of no less than $100 nor more than $5,000, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. The provisions of the amendment call for fines to be set according to the provisions of Title 18 of the U.S. Code (Crimes and Criminal Procedure), or imprisonment for up to ten years, or both.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 1, 1987
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Oct 1, 1987
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 417 — Informed