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Mandatory Death or Life Sentence for Child Sex Crimes

This bill amends federal law to replace existing penalties for child sex crimes and trafficking with the death penalty or life imprisonment. The new sanctions apply to a range of offenses against minors, including sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and transportation for sexual purposes.
Key points
A range of federal child sex offenses will now be punishable by death or life imprisonment.
The changes apply to various crimes, including sex trafficking, sexual abuse of a minor, and facilitating travel for illicit sexual conduct.
Existing sentences, some with maximums as low as two years, are replaced with the death penalty or life imprisonment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_393
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Process start date: 2025-01-14