Amendment sought to delete language which provides for a mandatory life sentence for a violation of section 2243(a) as a second sex offense against a minor; and add language which increases the maximum possible term for a second offense to a term up to life imprisonment.

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Amendment Number
443
Description
Amendment sought to delete language which provides for a mandatory life sentence for a violation of section 2243(a) as a second sex offense against a minor; and add language which increases the maximum possible term for a second offense to a term up to life imprisonment.
Purpose
An amendment to add a new section providing for a life imprisonment maximum for certain repeat sex offenders against children.
Congress
107
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 14, 2002
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Scott amendment (A001) Failed by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
11:21:32
Submitted Date
Mar 14, 2002
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 443 — Informed