H.R. 51 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking a child hostage in order to evade arrest.

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Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties to be imposed against anyone who uses force or threatens to use force against any Federal officer or agency and who seizes or detains a child in order to: (1) evade arrest or obstruct justice; or (2) compel any Federal agency to take or abstain from any act.

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1999-01-06
Introduced in House
1999-01-06
Introduced in House
1999-01-06
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
1999-01-07
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E44)
1999-02-25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking a child hostage in order to evade arrest.

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