S. 3646 (94th): Act for the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Internationally Protected Persons

Introduced:
Jun 30, 1976 (94th Congress, 1975–1976)
Sponsor:
Sen. Roman Hruska [R-NE]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 15552 (same title)
Signed by the President — Oct 08, 1976

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 30, 1976, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 30, 1976
Referred to Committee Jun 30, 1976
Cosponsors
none
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Full Title

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to implement the "Convention To Prevent and Punish the Acts of Terrorism Taking the Form of Crimes Against Persons and Related Extortion that are of International Significance" and the "Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents."

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6/30/1976--Introduced.
Act for the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Internationally Protected Persons - Establishes penalties for killing, attempting to kill, kidnapping, assaulting, or threatening a foreign officer, official guest, or internationally protected person.
Establishes additional penalties for assault on such persons with a deadly or dangerous weapon.
Defines "internationally protected person" to mean a chief of state, head of government, or foreign minister, and any member of his family accompanying him.
Establishes penalties for willfully intimidating, coercing, or harassing an official guest and for obstructing a foreign official in the performance of official duties.
Establishes penalties for committing specified acts on or within 100 feet of any building or premises used by a foreign government, foreign official, or international organization for diplomatic or residential purposes if such acts are intended to intimidate, coerce, threaten, or harass any foreign official or obstruct such individual in the performance of official duties.
Authorizes the United States, if the victim of an offense under this Act is an internationally protected person, to exercise jurisdiction over the offense if the alleged offender is present within the United States, irrespective of the place where the offense was committed or the nationality of the victim or the alleged offender.
Authorises the Attorney General to request assistance from any Federal, State, or local agency, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, any statute, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, in order to enforce this Act. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 112, 970, 1116, 1201; Adds 18 U.S.C. 878)

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