Amends the Federal criminal code to establish the offense of "avoidance of or fraud with respect to military service." Makes it a criminal offense to fail to: (1) register; (2) report for and submit to induction; (3) report for alternative service; or (4) report for a physical examination.
Establishes fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 and imprisonment from 30 days to five years, depending on whether the country is in a state of war or persons are being inducted into military service.
Provides as a defense to a prosecution for violation of this Act (except its fraud provisions) that such violation was the result of a bona fide religious belief.
Establishes penalties for anyone who knowingly uses fraud with intent to interfere with the military or alternative service obligation of another.
Provides for extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
Executive Comment Requested from Selective Service Comm, Justice, DOD.
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