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Bill104th CongressFiled Feb 27, 1996Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2974

Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 7, 1996)

Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act - Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to direct the United States Sentencing Commission to amend the Federal sentencing guidelines to provide a sentencing enhancement of not less than: (1) five levels above the offense level otherwise provided for a crime of violence, including crimes of violence involving the environment, if such crime is against a child, elderly person, or other vulnerable person; or (2) six levels above if the crime is also a sex crime against a child.

Amber Hagerman Child Protection Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal criminal code to apply prohibitions and penalties for aggravated sexual abuse of a person under age 12 and for sexual abuse of a person between the ages of 12 and 16 to any person who: (1) crosses a State line with intent to engage in a sexual act with such minor; or (2) knowingly engages, or attempts to engage, in such an act in interstate or foreign commerce. Directs that a defendant previously convicted of another Federal offense of sexual abuse or aggravated sexual abuse of a minor or of a State offense that would have been such an offense had it occurred in a Federal prison be sentenced to life imprisonment, unless the death penalty is imposed.

(Sec. 5) Requires imposition of life imprisonment upon anyone who violates provisions regarding aggravated sexual abuse (or engages in conduct that would be a violation of such provisions if the offense had occurred in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States) after previously having been convicted of another State or Federal sexual abuse offense (or conduct which would have been such an offense if the offense had occurred in such jurisdiction) if: (1) such conduct occurs in interstate or foreign commerce; (2) the defendant crossed a State line with intent to engage in the conduct; or (3) the defendant fled prosecution of such offense.

(Sec. 6) James Guelff Body Armor Act of 1996 - Directs the Commission to amend sentencing guidelines to provide an appropriate sentencing enhancement for any crime of violence against a vulnerable person (including a law enforcement officer) in which the defendant used body armor.

(Sec. 7) Directs the Commission to amend sentencing guidelines (and, if appropriate, policy statements) to require an enhanced sentence for a defendant convicted of committing a crime of violence against a vulnerable person while in possession of a firearm with a laser sighting device.

What just happenedMay 14, 1996

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Chrysler, Dick [R-MI-8](R-MI)Sponsor
11 cosponsors2 D9 R
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  1. May 14, 1996IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. May 8, 1996IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. May 7, 1996FloorH38310

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

  4. May 7, 1996FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2974.

  5. May 7, 1996FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 414 - 4 (Roll no. 148).

  6. May 7, 1996Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 414 - 4 (Roll no. 148).

  7. May 7, 1996FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  8. May 7, 1996FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. May 7, 1996FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2974.

  10. May 7, 1996FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

  11. May 7, 1996FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  12. May 7, 1996FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 421 and Rule XXIII.

  13. May 7, 1996FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2974 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. The resolution makes in order a specific amendment, consisting of the text of H.R. 3180 (Amber Hagerman Child Protection Act of 1996), and waives points of order against the amendment for failure to comply with clause 7 of rule XVI.

  14. May 7, 1996FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 421. (consideration: CR H4467-4493)

  15. May 7, 1996FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 421 passed House.

  16. May 2, 1996FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 421 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2974 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. The resolution makes in order a specific amendment, consisting of the text of H. R. 3180 (Amber Hagerman Child Protection Act of 1996), and waives points of order against the amendment for failure to comply with clause 7 of rule XVI.

  17. May 1, 1996CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.

  18. May 1, 1996CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-548.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. May 1, 1996Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-548.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Apr 24, 1996CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Apr 24, 1996CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Mar 21, 1996CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  23. Mar 21, 1996CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  24. Mar 7, 1996CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  25. Mar 7, 1996IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1778)

  26. Mar 4, 1996CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  27. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 7, 199636

Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act - Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to direct the United States Sentencing Commission to amend the Federal sentencing guidelines to provide a sentencing enhancement of not less than: (1) five levels above the offense level otherwise provided for a crime of violence, including crimes of violence involving the environment, if such crime is against a child, elderly person, or other vulnerable person; or (2) six levels above if the crime is also a sex crime against a child.

Amber Hagerman Child Protection Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal criminal code to apply prohibitions and penalties for aggravated sexual abuse of a person under age 12 and for sexual abuse of a person between the ages of 12 and 16 to any person who: (1) crosses a State line with intent to engage in a sexual act with such minor; or (2) knowingly engages, or attempts to engage, in such an act in interstate or foreign commerce. Directs that a defendant previously convicted of another Federal offense of sexual abuse or aggravated sexual abuse of a minor or of a State offense that would have been such an offense had it occurred in a Federal prison be sentenced to life imprisonment, unless the death penalty is imposed.

(Sec. 5) Requires imposition of life imprisonment upon anyone who violates provisions regarding aggravated sexual abuse (or engages in conduct that would be a violation of such provisions if the offense had occurred in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States) after previously having been convicted of another State or Federal sexual abuse offense (or conduct which would have been such an offense if the offense had occurred in such jurisdiction) if: (1) such conduct occurs in interstate or foreign commerce; (2) the defendant crossed a State line with intent to engage in the conduct; or (3) the defendant fled prosecution of such offense.

(Sec. 6) James Guelff Body Armor Act of 1996 - Directs the Commission to amend sentencing guidelines to provide an appropriate sentencing enhancement for any crime of violence against a vulnerable person (including a law enforcement officer) in which the defendant used body armor.

(Sec. 7) Directs the Commission to amend sentencing guidelines (and, if appropriate, policy statements) to require an enhanced sentence for a defendant convicted of committing a crime of violence against a vulnerable person while in possession of a firearm with a laser sighting device.

Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 199600

Crimes Against Children and Elderly Persons Increased Punishment Act - Revises Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 provisions regarding sentencing guidelines for crimes against the elderly to direct the United States Sentencing Commission to amend the Federal sentencing guidelines to provide a sentencing enhancement of not less than five levels above the offense level otherwise provided for a crime of violence if such crime is against a child or elderly person.