H.R. 4883 (108th): Terrorism Against Animal-Use Entities Prohibition Improvement Act of 2004

Introduced:
Jul 21, 2004 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Rep. Sam Graves [R-MO6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 21, 2004, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 21, 2004
Cosponsors
none
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Full Title

To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to terrorism against animal-use entities, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 21, 2004.
4 pages

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7/21/2004--Introduced.
Terrorism Against Animal-Use Entities Prohibition Improvement Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit: (1) travel or use of the mail or any facility in interstate or foreign commerce for purposes of causing economic disruption to an animal enterprise; and (2) intentionally using threats, acts of vandalism, property damage, trespass, persistent and harassing communications, intimidation, or coercion in furtherance of a plan to cause economic disruption to that enterprise. (Current law covers physical disruption but not economic disruption.) Increases penalties for economic damage. Sets penalties for economic damage or disruption exceeding $100,000. Provides for imposition of the death penalty where a person causes the death of an individual in the course of a violation of code provisions regarding animal enterprise terrorism. Includes animal enterprise terrorism within the scope of offenses for which interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications is authorized.

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