H.R. 10017 — A bill to amend title 18 to provide a mandatory penalty of life imprisonment for any person attempting to assassinate certain Federal officials and other individuals.

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Provides a mandatory life sentence for any person attempting to assassinate the President or President-elect, Vice-President, Vice-President-elect or the officer next in order of succession to the Presidency, any Members of Congress or Members of Congress-elect or any announced candidate for the office of President.

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1975-10-03
Introduced in House
1975-10-03
Introduced in House
1975-10-03
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to amend title 18 to provide a mandatory penalty of life imprisonment for any person attempting to assassinate certain Federal officials and other individuals.

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