A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize prosecution of terrorists and others who attack United States Government employees abroad, and for other purposes.
Protection of United States Government Personnel Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to commit terrorist acts against U.S. Government employees abroad. Imposes a sentence of any term of years or for life for any person who kills or attempts to kill any officer or employee of the United States. Provides for a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for three years or both ($10,000 or imprisonment for not more than ten years if a dangerous weapon is used) for any person who assaults, wounds, imprisons, or makes a violent attack against any U.S. officer or employee or his or her official premises, private accommodations, or means of transport.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism.
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