What is the current status of S 1136?

S 1136 is currently: Passed Senate.

Who sponsored S 1136?

S 1136 was sponsored by Maggie Hassan (D), Sen.

Enhanced Sentences for Foreign-Directed Crimes

IntroducedN/A

Passed Senate1 year ago

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Senate

House

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

Crime and Law EnforcementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingHuman traffickingLaw enforcement officersPresidential administrationsSubversive activitiesTerrorismViolent crime

Why This Matters

This bill increases prison sentences for certain crimes if they are committed with the help of foreign governments.

If you commit a serious crime with foreign involvement, you could face up to 10 extra years in prison.

Who this affects

Criminals convicted of offenses

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill increases prison sentences for kidnappers if they work with foreign governments.
2It raises penalties for murder-for-hire cases linked to foreign government involvement.
3The bill adds sentence enhancements for assaults on federal officials coordinated with foreign agents.
4It allows longer sentences for stalking offenses if the stalker is directed by a foreign government.
5The bill applies to various violent crimes when there is foreign coordination.

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Deterring External Threats and Ensuring Robust Responses to Egregious and Nefarious Criminal Endeavors Act or the DETERRENCE Act This bill establishes sentencing enhancements for various federal criminal offenses if the offenses are directed by or coordinated with a foreign government.

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Enhanced Sentences for Foreign-Directed Crimes

IntroducedN/A

Passed Senate1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

Why This Matters

This bill increases prison sentences for certain crimes if they are committed with the help of foreign governments.

If you commit a serious crime with foreign involvement, you could face up to 10 extra years in prison.

Who this affects

Criminals convicted of offenses

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill increases prison sentences for kidnappers if they work with foreign governments.
2It raises penalties for murder-for-hire cases linked to foreign government involvement.
3The bill adds sentence enhancements for assaults on federal officials coordinated with foreign agents.
4It allows longer sentences for stalking offenses if the stalker is directed by a foreign government.
5The bill applies to various violent crimes when there is foreign coordination.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document