S. 20595th CongressSenate Bill

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, relating to criminal offenses committed by terrorists.

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Specifies additional penalties including death, for members of terrorist organizations who commit certain offenses pursuant to the advocacy, direction, teachings, or encouragement of their respective organization. Requires a separate sentencing hearing in cases where capital punishment is an authorized additional sentence. Sets forth standards and procedures for such hearings.

Introduced Jan 12, 1977
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law

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Who introduced this

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Lloyd Bentsen

Democrat

U.S. Senator · TX

1 cosponsor — all Republican

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