US Codex
Bill
Notes

Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act

H.R. 8587 · 118th Congress · May 31, 2024 · Lineage

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the scope of the penalty for crimes against children.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “ Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act”.

Sec. 2 Death or Imprisonment for Crimes Against Children

Section 3559(d)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after “14 years” the following: “or if the victim has not attained the age of 18 years if the charge involved a sexual offense”.