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Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act: Increasing Scope of Penalties for Crimes Against Children

The bill amends Title 18 of the United States Code to increase the scope of penalties for crimes against children. The amendment to the section regarding death or imprisonment adds a provision covering victims who have not attained the age of 18 years if the conviction involves a sexual offense.
Key points
Amendment to Section 3559(d)(1)(A) of Title 18, United States Code.
Expansion of the criteria for penalties (death or imprisonment) to include sexual offenses against victims under 18 years of age.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2726
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Process start date: 2025-04-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2726.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Amendment to Section 3559(d)(1)(A) of Title 18, United States Code.
  • Expansion of the criteria for penalties (death or imprisonment) to include sexual offenses against victims under 18 years of age.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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