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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.
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Summary of Bill HRES 323
Bill HRES 323, also known as Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 115, aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code in order to add more aggravating factors for when the death penalty can be imposed, specifically based on the status of the victim.
The bill seeks to expand the circumstances under which the death penalty can be applied by considering the victim's status as an aggravating factor. This means that if the victim is a certain type of individual, such as a law enforcement officer, a government official, or a child, the death penalty may be more likely to be imposed.
The purpose of this legislation is to provide additional protections for certain vulnerable populations and to ensure that those who commit heinous crimes against these individuals face the most severe punishment available under the law. Overall, Bill HRES 323 is aimed at strengthening the justice system and ensuring that those who commit crimes against particularly vulnerable victims are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
The bill seeks to expand the circumstances under which the death penalty can be applied by considering the victim's status as an aggravating factor. This means that if the victim is a certain type of individual, such as a law enforcement officer, a government official, or a child, the death penalty may be more likely to be imposed.
The purpose of this legislation is to provide additional protections for certain vulnerable populations and to ensure that those who commit heinous crimes against these individuals face the most severe punishment available under the law. Overall, Bill HRES 323 is aimed at strengthening the justice system and ensuring that those who commit crimes against particularly vulnerable victims are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
Current Status of Bill HRES 323
Bill HRES 323 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2017. Bill HRES 323 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2017. Bill HRES 323's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of May 17, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 323
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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