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H.R. 3275Became Law

To implement the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings to strengthen criminal laws relating to attacks on places of public use, to implement the International Convention of the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, to combat terrorism and defend the Nation against terrorist acts, and for other purposes.

Title I: Suppression of Terrorist Bombings - Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit unlawfully detonating an explosive in or against a place of public use, a state or government facility, a public transportation system, or an infrastructure facility, with intent to cause: (1) death or serious bodily injury; or (2) extensive destruction of such place where such destruction results in or is likely to result in major economic loss. Criminalizes conspiracy and attempts to commit such crimes. Sets penalties for violations.

Delineates the jurisdictional bases for the covered offenses. Exempts from jurisdiction: (1) the activities of armed forces during an armed conflict, as those terms are understood under the law of war, which are governed by that law; (2) activities undertaken by military forces of a state in the exercise of their official duties; or (3) offenses committed within the United States, where the alleged offender and the victims are U.S. citizens and the alleged offender is found in the United States, or where jurisdiction is predicated solely on the nationality of the victims or the alleged offender and the offense has no substantial effect on interstate or foreign commerce.

Title II: Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism - Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 - Amends the code to prohibit, unlawfully and willfully providing or collecting funds, directly or indirectly, with the intention that such funds be used, or with the knowledge that such funds are to be used, in full or in part, to carry out: (1) an act which constitutes an offense within the scope of specified listed terrorism treaties; or (2) any other act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to a civilian or to specified others when the purpose of such act, by its nature or context, is to intimidate a population, or to compel a government or an international organization to do or abstain from doing any act. Criminalizes conspiracy and attempts to commit such crimes. Prohibits knowingly concealing or disguising the nature, location, source, ownership, or control of material support or resources to terrorists, or of any funds provided or collected or any proceeds of such funds.

Delineates the jurisdictional bases for the covered offenses and includes jurisdiction over perpetrators of offenses abroad who are subsequently found within the United States. Sets penalties for violations. Creates a civil penalty of at least $10,000 payable to the United States, against any legal entity in the United States, or organized under U.S. law, including any of its states, districts, commonwealths, territories, or possessions, if any person responsible for the management or control of that legal entity has, in that capacity, committed a specified offense.

Title III: Ancillary Measures - Makes provisions of this Act predicates under the wiretap statute, and under code provisions relating to the provision of material support to terrorists and relating to the forfeiture of funds, proceeds, and instrumentalities. Adds offenses under this Act to those defined as a "Federal crime of terrorism" under the code.

Became Public Law No: 107-197.

Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21](R-TX)Sponsor
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    Became Public Law No: 107-197.

  2. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 107-197.

  3. PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

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    Presented to President.

  7. ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H3633-3635; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H3633-3635)

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    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H3633-3635; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H3633-3635)

  10. ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

  11. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 1. Record Vote Number: 154.

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    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 1. Record Vote Number: 154.

  14. Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5574)

  15. Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 36 (Roll no. 501). (text: CR H10358-10360)

  19. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 36 (Roll no. 501).(text: CR H10358-10360)

  21. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (CR H10426-10427)

  22. FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  23. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3275.

  24. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (CR H10358-10363)

  25. FloorH30300

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  26. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.

  27. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-307.

    Judiciary Committee
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    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-307.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  30. CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  31. CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  32. CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  33. CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  34. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  35. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  36. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Jun 14, 200235
Title I: Suppression of Terrorist Bombings - Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit unlawfully detonating an explosive in or against a place of public use, a state or government facility, a public transportation system, or an infrastructure facility, with intent to cause: (1) death or serious bodily injury; or (2) extensive destruction of such place where such destruction results in or is likely to result in major economic loss. Criminalizes conspiracy and attempts to commit such crimes. Sets penalties for violations.

Delineates the jurisdictional bases for the covered offenses. Exempts from jurisdiction: (1) the activities of armed forces during an armed conflict, as those terms are understood under the law of war, which are governed by that law; (2) activities undertaken by military forces of a state in the exercise of their official duties; or (3) offenses committed within the United States, where the alleged offender and the victims are U.S. citizens and the alleged offender is found in the United States, or where jurisdiction is predicated solely on the nationality of the victims or the alleged offender and the offense has no substantial effect on interstate or foreign commerce.

Title II: Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism - Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 - Amends the code to prohibit, unlawfully and willfully providing or collecting funds, directly or indirectly, with the intention that such funds be used, or with the knowledge that such funds are to be used, in full or in part, to carry out: (1) an act which constitutes an offense within the scope of specified listed terrorism treaties; or (2) any other act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to a civilian or to specified others when the purpose of such act, by its nature or context, is to intimidate a population, or to compel a government or an international organization to do or abstain from doing any act. Criminalizes conspiracy and attempts to commit such crimes. Prohibits knowingly concealing or disguising the nature, location, source, ownership, or control of material support or resources to terrorists, or of any funds provided or collected or any proceeds of such funds.

Delineates the jurisdictional bases for the covered offenses and includes jurisdiction over perpetrators of offenses abroad who are subsequently found within the United States. Sets penalties for violations. Creates a civil penalty of at least $10,000 payable to the United States, against any legal entity in the United States, or organized under U.S. law, including any of its states, districts, commonwealths, territories, or possessions, if any person responsible for the management or control of that legal entity has, in that capacity, committed a specified offense.

Title III: Ancillary Measures - Makes provisions of this Act predicates under the wiretap statute, and under code provisions relating to the provision of material support to terrorists and relating to the forfeiture of funds, proceeds, and instrumentalities. Adds offenses under this Act to those defined as a "Federal crime of terrorism" under the code.

Dec 19, 200136
Title I: Suppression of Terrorist Bombings - Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit unlawfully detonating an explosive in or against a place of public use, a state or government facility, a public transportation system, or an infrastructure facility, with intent to cause: (1) death or serious bodily injury; or (2) extensive destruction of such place where such destruction results in or is likely to result in major economic loss. Criminalizes conspiracy and attempts to commit such crimes. Sets penalties for violations, including authorizing imposition of the death penalty if death results.

Delineates the jurisdictional bases for the covered offenses. Exempts from jurisdiction: (1) the activities of armed forces during an armed conflict, as those terms are understood under the law of war, which are governed by that law; (2) activities undertaken by military forces of a state in the exercise of their official duties; or (3) offenses committed within the United States, where the alleged offender and the victims are U.S. citizens and the alleged offender is found in the United States, or where jurisdiction is predicated solely on the nationality of the victims or the alleged offender and the offense has no substantial effect on interstate or foreign commerce.

Title II: Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism - Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2001 - Amends the code to prohibit, unlawfully and willfully providing or collecting funds, directly or indirectly, with the intention that such funds be used, or with the knowledge that such funds are to be used, in full or in part, to carry out: (1) an act which constitutes an offense within the scope of specified listed terrorism treaties; or (2) any other act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to a civilian or to specified others when the purpose of such act, by its nature or context, is to intimidate a population, or to compel a government or an international organization to do or abstain from doing any act. Criminalizes conspiracy and attempts to commit such crimes. Prohibits knowingly concealing or disguising the nature, location, source, ownership, or control of material support or resources to terrorists, or of any funds provided or collected or any proceeds of such funds.

Delineates the jurisdictional bases for the covered offenses and includes jurisdiction over perpetrators of offenses abroad who are subsequently found within the United States. Sets penalties for violations. Creates a civil penalty of at least $10,000 payable to the United States, against any legal entity in the United States, or organized under U.S. law, including any of its states, districts, commonwealths, territories, or possessions, if any person responsible for the management or control of that legal entity has, in that capacity, committed a specified offense.

Title III: Ancillary Measures - Makes provisions of this Act predicates under the wiretap statute, and under code provisions relating to the provision of material support to terrorists and relating to the forfeiture of funds, proceeds, and instrumentalities. Adds offenses under this Act to those defined as a "Federal crime of terrorism" under the code.

Nov 9, 200100
Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit unlawfully detonating an explosive in or against a place of public use, a State or Government facility, a public transportation system, or an infrastructure facility with intent to cause: (1) death or serious bodily injury; or (2) extensive destruction likely to result in major economic loss.

Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2001 - Prohibits unlawfully and willfully providing or collecting funds with the intention or knowledge that such funds are to be used to carry out: (1) an act which constitutes an offense within the scope of specified treaties, including conventions against terrorist bombings and crimes against aviation, internationally protected persons, or nuclear material; or (2) any other act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to intimidate a population or to compel a government or an international organization to do or abstain from doing any act.

Prohibits knowingly concealing or disguising the nature, location, source, ownership, or control of material support or resources to terrorists, of any funds provided or collected, or of any proceeds of such funds.

Sets forth ancillary measures, including making "bombing of public places and facilities" a predicate offense to violations under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.