Search Results: keywords:"u.s. code title 18"

  • H. R. 8969 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense related to entering military, naval, or coast guard property, are inadmissible and deportable.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:373

    H.R. 8969, also known as the “Protecting Military Assets Act of 2024,” aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill proposes that any non-citizen who has been convicted of, or admits to committing, offenses related to unauthorized entry onto military, naval, or...

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    The bill says that people who aren't citizens and get into trouble for sneaking onto places like army or navy bases might not be allowed to stay in the country and could be sent back home. This is to help keep those important places safe.

  • H. R. 8528 — To increase the criminal penalties for assaulting a Bureau of Prisons correctional officer.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:235

    H. R. 8528, also known as the "Safer Prisons Act of 2024," aims to increase the criminal penalties for individuals who assault correctional officers working for the Bureau of Prisons. Specifically, the bill proposes to double the maximum imprisonment term and adjust the...

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    H. R. 8528 is a new rule being talked about that wants to make the punishment stronger for people who hurt officers working in jails. It means if someone gets in trouble for this, they might have to stay in jail longer or pay more money as a penalty.

  • H. R. 9858 — To strengthen the rights of crime victims, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,201

    The bill, H.R. 9858, named the "Reinforcing Crime Victims’ Rights Act," aims to strengthen the rights of crime victims in the United States. It proposes several amendments to Chapter 237 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, including enhancing victims' rights to be informed and involved in federal...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9858 is a bill that wants to make sure people who have been hurt by crimes are told what's going on and can be involved in court cases. It talks about how they can get help from lawyers and ensures that everyone follows these rules carefully.