Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013

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Explore the details of House Bill 3627 Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3627

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Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 - Directs the Attorney General to report every three years to the congressional judiciary committees on the penalties for violations of laws prohibiting child abuse in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory, including whether the laws of that jurisdiction provide for enhanced penalties when the victim has suffered serious bodily injury or permanent or protracted loss or impairment of any mental or emotional function.

Amends the federal criminal code to apply certain increased criminal penalties against any person who commits domestic assault and who has a final conviction on at least two separate prior occasions under state, federal, or tribal court proceedings (a habitual offender) for offenses that would be, if subject to federal jurisdiction, assault, sexual abuse, or a serious violent felony against a spouse or intimate partner (as under current law) or against a child of, or in the care of, the person committing the domestic assault.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3627

Bill HR 3627 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 2, 2013. Bill HR 3627 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on December 2, 2013. Bill HR 3627's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 113-104. as of May 20, 2014

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3627

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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Assault and harassment offensesChild healthCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abuseState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3627

Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013To require the Attorney General to report on State law penalties for certain child abusers, and for other purposes.Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013

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