HR 395
Justice for Rape Survivors Act
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Bill overview
The Justice for Rape Survivors Act aims to increase penalties for federal sexual abuse offenses. It mandates a minimum prison sentence of 30 years or life for individuals convicted of sexual abuse involving force, threats, incapacitation, or lack of consent. The bill specifically amends existing sections of Title 18 of the United States Code to establish these longer sentences. This legislation seeks to provide greater justice and accountability for survivors of sexual abuse.
Key provisions
- Establishes a 30-year minimum prison sentence for causing sexual acts through force or threat.
- Mandates a 30-year minimum prison sentence for engaging in sexual acts while someone is unconscious or intoxicated.
- Requires a 30-year minimum prison sentence for sexual abuse involving incapacitated victims.
- Increases the minimum sentence for sexual abuse without consent.
- Modifies Section 2241 of Title 18, U.S.C., to reflect the new minimum sentences.
- Modifies Section 2242 of Title 18, U.S.C., to reflect the new minimum sentences.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of federal sexual abuse offenses
- Victims of federal sexual abuse
- Federal prosecutors
- The Justice Department
- Defendants charged with federal sexual abuse offenses
Notable changes
- Increases the mandatory minimum prison sentence for federal sexual abuse crimes.
- Applies the increased sentence to a broader range of offenses, including those involving incapacitation.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 395
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To require mandatory minimums for sexual abuse.
This Act may be cited as the Justice for Rape Survivors Act
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in subsection (a), by striking imprisoned for any term of years or life,
and inserting imprisoned for not less than 30 years or for life,
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imprisoned for any term of years or life,and inserting
imprisoned for not less than 30 years or for life,.
imprisoned for any term of years or for lifeand inserting
imprisoned for not less than 30 years or for life.