To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain offenses where the victim is a child.
Joan's Law Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to require that any person convicted of a Federal offense involving a serious violent felony or the sexual exploitation of children shall, unless the death sentence is imposed, be sentenced to life in prison if the victim is under 14 years old and dies as a result of the offense.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4922)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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