Assault Weapon Ban
Assault Weapon Ban
Assault Weapon Ban
13, 1994
Sec. 330005. Correction of drafting error in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Sec. 330006. Elimination of redundant penalty provision in 18 U.S.C. 1116.
Sec. 330007. Elimination of redundant penalty.
Sec. 330008. Corrections of misspellings and grammatical errors.
Sec. 330009. Other technical amendments.
Sec. 330010. Correction of errors found during codification.
Sec. 330011. Problems related to execution of prior amendments.
Sec. 330012. Amendment to section 1956 of title 18 to eliminate duplicate predicate
crimes.
Sec. 330013. Amendments to part V of title 18.
Sec. 330014. Update of cross reference.
Sec. 330015. Correction of error in amendatory language.
Sec. 330016. Correction of misleading and outmoded fine amounts in offenses under
title 18.
Sec. 330017. Technical corrections to title 31 crimes.
Sec. 330018. Repeal of superfluous statute of limitation and transfer of child abuse
statute of umitation.
Sec. 330019. Technical errors in section 1956.
Sec. 330020. Technical error.
Sec. 330021. Conforming spelling of variants of "kidnap".
Sec. 330022. Margin error.
Sec. 330023. Technical corrections relating to section 248 of title 18, United States
Code.
Sec. 330024. Technical amendments necessitated by the enactment of the Domestic
Chemical Diversion Control Act of 1993.
Sec. 330025. Victims of Crime Act.
TITLE II—PRISONS
Subtitle A—^Violent Offender Incarceration
and Truth in Sentencing Incentive Grants
SEC. 20101. GRANTS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. 42 USC 13701.
(a) GRANT AUTHORIZATION.—^The Attorney General may make
grants to individual States and to States organized as multi-State
compacts to construct, develop, expand, modify, operate, or improve
correctional facilities, including boot camp facilities and other alter-
native correctional facilities that can free conventioned prison space
for the confinement of violent offenders, to ensure that prison
cell space is available for the confinement of violent offenders and
to implement truth in sentencing laws for sentencing violent
offenders.
(b) ELIGIBILITY.—^To be eligible to receive a grant under this
subtitle, a State or States organized as multi-State compacts shall
submit an application to the Attorney General which includes—
(1) assurances that the State or States have implemented,
or will implement, correctional policies and programs, including
truth in sentencing laws that ensure that violent offenders
serve a substantial portion of the sentences imposed, that are
designed to provide sufficiently severe punishment for violent
offenders, including violent juvenile offenders, and that the
prison time served is appropriately related to the determination
that the inmate is a violent offender and for a period of time
deemed necessary to protect the public;
(2) assurances that the State or States have implemented
policies that provide for the recognition of the rights and needs
of crime victims;
(3) assurances that funds received under this section will
be used to construct, develop, expand, modify, operate, or
improve correctional facilities to ensure that prison cell space
is available for the confinement of violent offenders;
(4) assurances that the State or States have a comprehen-
sive correctional pl£m which represents an integrated approach
to the management and operation of correctional facilities and
programs and which includes diversion programs, particularly
drug diversion programs, community corrections programs, a
prisoner screening and security classification system, appro-
priate professional training for corrections officers in dealing
with violent offenders, prisoner rehabilitation and treatment
programs, prisoner work activities (including, to the extent
practicable, activities relating to the development, expansion,
modification, or improvement of correctional facilities) and job
skills programs, educational programs, a pre-release prisoner
assessment to provide risk reduction management, post-release
assistance, and an assessment of recidivism rates;
(5) assurances that the State or States have involved coun-
ties and other units of local government, when appropriate,
in the construction, development, expansion, modification, oper-
ation or improvement of correctional facilities designed to
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1802(a) for the fiscal year for which the projects receive assistance
under this part.
"(e) CONSIDERATION.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b),
in awarding grants under this part, the Attorney Greneral shall
consider as a factor whether a State has in effect throughout such
State a law or policy that requires that a juvenile who is in posses-
sion of a firearm or other weapon on school property or convicted
of a crime involving the use of a firearm or weapon on school
property—
"(1) be suspended from school for a reasonable period of
time; and
"(2) lose driving license privileges for a reasonable period
of time.
"(f) DEFINITION.—^For purposes of this part, 'juvenile' means
a person 18 years of age or younger.
42 use "SEC. 1806. EVALUATION.
3796ee-5. „, , , ^
(a) I N GENERAL.—
"(1) SUBMISSION TO THE DIRECTOR.—Each State and unit
of local government that receives a grant under this part shall
submit to the Attorney General an evaluation not later than
March 1 of each year in accordance with guidelines issued
by the Attorney General. Such evaluation shall include an
appraisal bv representatives of the community of the programs
funded by the grant.
"(2) WAIVER.—^The Attorney General may waive the
requirement specified in paragraph (1) if the Attorney General
determines that such evaluation is not warranted in the case
of the State or unit of local government involved.
"(b) DISTRIBUTION.—^The Attorney General shall make available
to the public on a timely basis evaluations received under subsection
(a).
"(c) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—A State or unit of local govern-
ment may use not more than 5 percent of funds it receives under
this part to develop an evaluation program under this section.".
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of contents of title I
of the Omnibus Crime Control £ind Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42
U.S.C. 3711 et seq.), as amended by section 10003(a), is amended
by striking the matter relating to part R and inserting the following:
"PART R—CERTAIN PUNISHMENTS FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS
"Sec. 1801. Grant authorization.
"Sec. 1802. State applications.
"Sec. 1803. Review of State applications.
"Sec. 1804. Local applications.
"Sec. 1805. Allocation and distribution of funds.
"Sec. 1806. Evaluation.
"PART S—TRANSITION—EFFECTIVE DATE>—REPEALER
"Sec. 1901. Continuation of rules, authorities, and proceedings.".
(c) DEFINITION.—Section 901(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control
and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3791(a)), is amended—
(1) by adding a semicolon at the end of paragraph (21);
(2) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (22);
(3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (23)
and inserting a semicolon; and
(4) by adding after paragraph (23) the following:
"(24) the term 'young offender' means a non-violent first-
time offender or a non-violent offender with a minor criminal
record who is 22 years of age or younger (including juveniles).".
PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 108 STAT. 1823
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS,—Section 1001(a) of
title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of
1968 (42 U.S.C. 3793), as amended by section 10003(c), is
amended—
(1) in paragraph (3) by striking "and Q" and inserting
"Q, or R"; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
"(16) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out
projects under part R—
"(A) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1996;
"(B) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1997;
"(C) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1998;
"(D) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; and
"(E) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2000.".
may not later be withdrawn, and credit that has not been
earned may not later be granted." £ind inserting "Credit that
has not been earned may not later be granted."; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
"(2) Credit toward a prisoner's service of sentence shall not
be vested unless the prisoner has earned or is making satisfactory
progress toward a high school diploma or an equivalent degree.
"(3) The Attorney General shall ensure that the Bureau of
Prisons has in effect an optional CJeneral Educational Development
program for inmates who have not earned a high school diploma
or its equivalent.
"(4) Exemptions to the CJeneral Educational Development
requirement may be made as deemed appropriate by the Director
of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.".
SEC. 20413. CONVERSION OF CLOSED MILITARY INSTALLATIONS INTO 42 USCJ13724.
FEDERAL PRISON FACIUTIES.
(a) STUDY OF SUITABLE BASES.—The Secretary of Defense and
the Attorney General shall jointly conduct a study of all military
installations selected before the date of enactment of this Act to
be closed pursuant to a base closure law for the purpose of evaluat-
ing the suitability of any of these installations, or portions of
these installations, for conversion into Federal prison facilities.
As part of the study, the Secretary and the Attorney General
shall identify the military installations so evaluated that are most
suitable for conversion into Federal prison facilities.
(b) SUITABILITY FOR CONVERSION.—In evaluating the suitability
of a military installation for conversion into a Federal prison facility,
the Secretary of Defense and the Attorney (General shall consider
the estimated cost to convert the installation into a prison facility
and such other factors as the Secretary and the Attorney General
consider to be appropriate.
(c) TIME FOR STUDY.—^The study required by subsection (a)
shall be completed not later than the date that is 180 days after
the date of enactment of this Act.
(d) CONSTRUCTION OF FEDERAL PRISONS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—In determining where to locate any new
Federal prison facility, and in accordance with the Department
of Justice's duty to review and identify a use for any portion
of an installation closed pursuant to title II of the Defense
Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment
Act (Public Law 100-526) and the Defense Base Closure and
Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law
101-510), the Attorney General shall—
(A) consider whether using any portion of a military
installation closed or scheduled to be closed in the region i
pursuant to a base closure law provides a cost-effective
alternative to the purchase of real property or construction -
of new prison facilities;
(B) consider whether such use is consistent with a
reutilization and redevelopment plan; and
(C) give consideration to any installation located in
a rural area the closure of which will have a substantial
adverse impact on the economy of the local communities
and on the ability of the communities to sustain an eco-
nomic recovery from such closure.
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(2) CONSENT.—^With regard to paragraph (1)(B), consent
must be obtained from the local re-use authority for the military
installation, recognized and funded by the Secretary of Defense,
before the Attorney CJeneral may proceed with plans for the
design or construction of a prison at the installation.
(3) REPORT ON BASIS OF DECISION.—Before proceeding with
plans for the design or construction of a Federal prison, the
Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report explaining
the basis of the decision on where to locate the new prison
facility.
(4) REPORT ON COST-EFFECTIVENESS.—If the Attorney Gen-
eral decides not to utilize any portion of a closed military
installation or an installation scheduled to be closed for locating
a prison, the report shall include an analysis of why installa-
tions in the region, the use of which as a prison would be
consistent with a reutilization and redevelopment plan, does
not provide a cost-effective alternative to the purchase of real
property or construction of new prison facilities.
(e) DEFINITION.—In this section, "base closure law" means—
(1) the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990
(part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2687
note); and
(2) title II of the Defense Authorization Amendments and
Base Closure and Realignment Act (Public Law 100-526; 10
U.S.C. 2687 note).
SEC. 20414. POST-CONVICTION RELEASE DRUG TESTING—FEDERAL
OFFENDERS.
(a) DRUG TESTING PROGRAM.—
(1) I N GENERAL.^Subchapter A of chapter 229 of title 18,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
^§ 3608. D r u g t e s t i n g of F e d e r a l offenders on post-conviction
release
"The Director of the Administrative Office of the United States
Courts, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary
of Health and Human Services, shall, subject to the availability
of appropriations, establish a program of drug testing of Federal
offenders on post-conviction release. The program shall include
such standards and guidelines as the Director may determine nec-
essary to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the drug testing
programs. In each judicial district the chief probation officer shall
arrange for the drug testing of defendants on post-conviction release
pursuant to a conviction for a felony or other offense described
in section 3563(a)(4).".
(2) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—^The subchapter analysis for
subchapter A of chapter 229 of title 18, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
"3608. Drug testing of Federal offenders on post-conviction release.".
(b) CONDITIONS OF PROBATION.—Section 3563(a) of title 18,
United States Code, is amended—
(1) in paragraph (2) by striking "and" after the semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (3) by striking the period and inserting
"; and";
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 108 STAT. 1831
National
Community Subtitle K—National Community Economic
Economic
Partnership Partnership
Act of 1994.
42 u s e 13701 SEC. 31101. SHORT TITLE.
note.
This subtitle may be cited as the "National Community Eco-
nomic Partnership Act of 1994".
CHAPTER 1—COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
INVESTMENT FUNDS
42 u s e 13821. SEC. 31111. PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this chapter to increase private investment
in distressed local communities and to build and expand the capac-
ity of local institutions to better serve the economic needs of local
residents through the provision of financial and technical assistance
to community development corporations.
42 u s e 13822. SEC. 31112. PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE.
(a) AUTHORITY.—^The Secretary of Health and Human Services
(referred to in this subtitle as the "Secretary") may, in accordance
with this chapter, provide nonrefundable lines of credit to commu-
nity development corporations for the establishment, maintenance
or expansion of revolving loan funds to be utilized to finsince projects
intended to provide business and employment opportunities for
low-income, unemployed, or underemployed individuals and to
improve the quality of life in urban and rural areas.
(b) REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS.—
(1) COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATIONS.—In provid-
ing assistance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall estab-
lish and implement a competitive process for the solicitation
and consideration of applications from eligible entities for lines
of credit for the capitalization of revolving funds.
(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—-To be eligible to receive a line
of credit under this chapter an applicant shall—
(A) be a community development corporation;
(B) prepeire and submit an application to the Secretary
that shall include a strategic investment plan that identi-
fies and describes the economic characteristics of the target
area to be served, the types of business to be assisted
and the impact of such assistance on low-income, under-
employed, and unemployed individuals in the target area;
(C) demonstrate previous experience in the develop-
ment of low-income housing or community or business
development projects in a low-income community and pro-
vide a record of achievement with respect to such projects;
and
(D) have secured one or more commitments from local
sources for contributions (either in cash or in kind, letters
of credit or letters of commitment) in an amount that
PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 108 STAT. 1883
is at least equal to the amount requested in the application
submitted under subparagraph (B).
(3) EXCEPTION.—^Notwithstanding the provisions of para-
graph (2)(D), the Secretary may reduce local contributions to
not less than 25 percent of the amount of the line of credit
requested by the community development corporation if the
Secretary determines such to be appropriate in accordance with
section 31116.
SEC. 31113. APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS. 42 USC13823.
(a) I N GENERAL.—In evaluating applications submitted under
section 31112(b)(2)(B), the Secretary shall ensure that—
(1) the residents of the target area to be served (as identi-
fied under the strategic development plan) would have an
income that is less than the median income for the area (as
determined by the Secretary);
(2) the applicant community development corporation pos-
sesses the technical and managerial capability necessary to
administer a revolving loan fund and has past experience in
the development and management of housing, community and
economic development programs;
(3) the applicant community development corporation has
provided sufficient evidence of the existence of good working
relationships with—
(A) local businesses and financial institutions, as well
as with the community the corporation proposes to serve;
and
(B) local and regional job training programs;
(4) the applicant community development corporation will
target job opportunities that arise from revolving loan fund
investments under this chapter so that 75 percent of the jobs
retained or created under such investments are provided to—
(A) individuals with—
(i) incomes that do not exceed the Federal poverty
line; or
(ii) incomes that do not exceed 80 percent of the
median income of the area;
(B) individuals who are unemployed or underemployed;
(C) individuals who are participating or have partici-
pated in job training programs authorized under the Job
Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) or the
Family Support Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-485);
(D) individuals whose jobs may be retained as a result
of the provision of financing available under this chapter;
or
(E) individuals who have historically been under-
represented in the local economy; and
(5) a representative cross section of applicants are
approved, including large and small community development
corporations, urban and rural community development corpora-
tions and community development corporations representing
diverse populations.
(b) PRIORITY.—In determining which application to approve
under this chapter the Secretary shall give priority to those
applicants proposing to serve a target area—
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Subtitle Q—Community-BasedJustice
Grants for Prosecutors
42 u s e 13861. SEC. 31701. GRANT AUTHORIZATION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—^The Attorney General may make grants to
State, Indian tribal, or local prosecutors for the purpose of support-
ing the creation or expansion of community-based justice programs.
(b) CONSULTATION.—^The Attorney General may consult with
the Ounce of Prevention Council in making grants under subsection
(a).
42 u s e 13862. SEC. 31702. USE OF FUNDS.
Grants made by the Attorney General under this section shall
be used—
(1) to fund programs that require the cooperation and
coordination of prosecutors, school offici£ds, police, probation
officers, youth and social service professionals, and community
members in the effort to reduce the incidence of, and increase
the successful identification and speed of prosecution of, young
violent offenders;
(2) to fund programs in which prosecutors focus on the
offender, not simply the specific offense, and impose individual-
ized sanctions, designed to deter that offender from further
antisoci2d conduct, and impose increasingly serious sanctions
on a young offender who continues to commit offenses;
(3) to fund programs that coordinate criminal justice
resources with educational, social service, and community
resources to develop and deliver violence prevention programs,
including mediation and other conflict resolution methods,
treatment, counseling, educational, and recreational programs
that create alternatives to criminal activity; and
(4) in rural States (as defined in section 1501(b) of title
I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
(42 U.S.C. 3796bb(B)), to fund cooperative efforts between State
and local prosecutors, victim advocacy and assistance groups,
social and community service providers, and law enforcement
agencies to investigate and prosecute child abuse cases, treat
youthful victims of child abuse, and work in cooperation with
the community to develop education and prevention strategies
PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 108 STAT. 1891
directed toward the issues with which such entities are con-
cerned.
SEC. 31703. APPLICATIONS. 16 USC 13863.
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—In order to be eUgible to receive a grant
under this part for any fiscal year, a State, Indian tribal, or local
prosecutor, in conjunction with the chief executive officer of the
jurisdiction in which the program will be placed, shall submit
an application to the Attorney General in such form and containing
such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—^Each applicant shall include—
(1) a request for funds for the purposes described in section
31702;
(2) a description of the communities to be served by the
grant, including the nature of the youth crime, youth violence,
and child abuse problems within such communities;
(3) assurances that Federal funds received under this part
shall be used to supplement, not supplant, non-Federal funds
that would otherwise be available for activities funded under
this section; and
(4) statistical information in such form and containing such
information that the Attorney General may require.
(c) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.—Each applicant shall include a com-
prehensive plan that shall contain—
(1) a description of the youth violence or child abuse crime
problem;
(2) an action plan outlining how the applicant will achieve
the purposes as described in section 31702;
(3) a description of the resources available in the commu-
nity to implement the plan together with a description of the
gaps in the plan that cannot be filled with existing resources;
and
(4) a description of how the requested grant will be used
to fill gaps.
SEC. 31704. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; LIMITATIONS ON GRANTS. 42 USC 13864.
(a) ADMINISTRATIVE COST LIMITATION.—^The Attorney General
shall use not more than 5 percent of the funds available under
this program for the purposes of administration and technicsd assist-
ance.
(b) RENEWAL OF GRANTS.—^A grant under this part may be
renewed for up to 2 additional years after the first fiscal year
during which the recipient receives its initial grant under this
part, subject to the availability of funds, if—
(1) the Attorney (Jeneral determines that the funds made
available to the recipient during the previous years were used
in a manner required under the approved application; and
(2) the Attorney General determines that an additional
grant is necessary to implement the community prosecution
program described in the comprehensive plan required by sec-
tion 31703.
SEC. 31705. AWARD OF GRANTS. 42 USC 13865.
The Attorney General shall consider the following facts in
awarding grants:
(1) Demonstrated need and evidence of the ability to pro-
vide the services described in the plan required under section
31703.
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(2) The Attorney General shall attempt, to the extent prac-
ticable, to achieve an equitable geographic distribution of grant
awards.
42 u s e 13866. SEC. 31706. REPORTS.
(a) REPORT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL.—State and local prosecu-
tors that receive funds under this subtitle shall submit to the
Attorney General a report not later than March 1 of each year
that describes progress achieved in carrying out the plan described
under section 31703(c).
(b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Attorney General shall submit
to the Congress a report by October 1 of each year in which
grants are made available under this subtitle which shall contain
a detailed statement regarding grant awards, activities of grant
recipients, a compilation of statistical information submitted by
applicants, and an evaluation of programs established under this
subtitle.
42 u s e 13867. SEC. 31707. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this sub-
title
CD $7,000,000 for fiscal year 1996;
(2) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1997;
(3) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1998;
(4) $11,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; and
(5) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2000.
42 u s e 13868. SEC. 31708. DEFINITIONS.
In this subtitle—
"Indian tribe" means a tribe, band, pueblo, nation, or other
organized group or community of Indians, including an Alaska
Native village (as defined in or established under the Alaska
Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)), that
is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services
provided by the United States to Indians because of their
status as Indians.
"State" means a State, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the
United States Virgin Islands.
"young violent offenders" means individuals, ages 7 through
22, who have committed crimes of violence, weapons offenses,
drug distribution, hate crimes and civil rights violations, and
offenses against personal property of another.
Family Unity
Demonstration Subtitle S—Family Unity Demonstration
Project Act.
Project
42 u s e 13701 SEC. 31901. SHORT TITLE.
note.
This subtitle may be cited as the "Family Unity Demonstration
Project Act".
42 u s e 13881. SEC. 31902. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this subtitle is to evaluate the effectiveness
of certain demonstration projects in helping to—
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(1) alleviate the harm to children and primary caretaker
parents caused by separation due to the incarceration of the
parents;
(2) reduce recidivism rates of prisoners by encouraging
strong and supportive family relationships; and
(3) explore the cost effectiveness of community correctional
facilities.
SEC. 31903. DEFmrriONS. 42 USC 13882.
In this subtitle—
"child" means a person who is less than 7 years of age, -
"community correctional facility" means a residential facil-
ity that—
(A) is used only for eligible offenders and their children
under 7 years of age;
(B) is not within the confines of a jail or prison;
(C) houses no more than 50 prisoners in addition to
their children; and
(D) provides to inmates and their children—
• (i) a safe, stable, environment for children;
(ii) pediatric and adult medical care consistent
with medical standards for correctional facilities;
(iii) programs to improve the stability of the par-
ent-child relationship, including educating parents
regarding—
(I) child development; and
(II) household management;
(iv) alcoholism and drug addiction treatment for
prisoners; and
(v) programs and support services to help
inmates—
(I) to improve and maintain mental and phys-
ical health, including access to counseling;
(II) to obtain adequate housing upon release
from State incarceration;
(III) to obtain suitable education, emplo3anent,
or training for emplojmient; and
(IV) to obtain suitable child care.
"eligible offender" means a primary caretaker parent who—
(A) has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment
of not more than 7 years or is awaiting sentencing for
a conviction punishable by such a term of imprisonment;
and
(B) has not engaged in conduct that—
(i) knowingly resulted in death or serious bodily
injury;
(ii) is a felony for a crime of violence against a
person; or
(iii) constitutes child neglect or mental, physical,
or sexual abuse of a child,
"primary caretaker parent" means—
(A) a parent who has consistently Eissumed responsibil-
ity for the housing, health, and safety of a child prior
to incarceration; or
(B) a woman who has given birth to a child after
or while awaiting her sentencing hearing and who
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Civil Rights
Subtitle C—Civil Rights for Women Remedies for
Gender-
Motivated
SEC. 40301. SHORT TITLE. Violence Act.
This subtitle may be cited as the "Civil Rights Remedies for 42 u s e 13701
note.
Gender-Motivated Violence Act".
SEC. 40302. CIVIL RIGHTS. 42 u s e 13981.
(a) PURPOSE.—^Pursuant to the affirmative power of Congress
to enact this subtitle under section 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment
to the Constitution, as well as under section 8 of Article I of
the Constitution, it -is the purpose of this subtitle to protect the
civil rights of victims of gender motivated violence and to promote
public safety, health, and activities affecting interstate commerce
by establishing a Federal civil rights cause of action for victims
of crimes of violence motivated by gender.
(b) RIGHT T O B E FREE FROM CRIMES OF VIOLENCE.—All persons
within the United States shall have the right to be free from
crimes of violence motivated by gender (as defined in subsection
(d)).
(c) CAUSE OF ACTION.—^A person (including a person who acts
under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage
of any State) who commits a crime of violence motivated by gender
and thus deprives another of the right declared in subsection (b)
shall be liable to the party injured, in an action for the recovery
of compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory
relief, and such other relief as a court may deem appropriate.
(d) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section—
(1) the term "crime of violence motivated by gender" means
a crime of violence committed because of gender or on the
basis of gender, and due, at least in part, to an animus based
on the victim's gender; and
(2) the term "crime of violence" means—
(A) an act or series of acts that would constitute a
felony against the person or that would constitute a felony
agednst property if the conduct presents a serious risk
of physical injury to another, and that would come within
the meaning of State or Federal offenses described in sec-
tion 16 of title 18, United States Code, whether or not
those acts have actually resulted in criminal charges,
prosecution, or conviction and whether or not those acts
were committed in the special maritime, territorial, or
prison jurisdiction of the United States; and
(B) includes an act or series of acts that would con-
stitute a felony described in subparagraph (A) but for the
relationship between the person who takes such action
and the individual against whom such action is taken.
(e) LIMITATION AND PROCEDURES.—
(1) LIMITATION.—^Nothing in this section entitles a person
to a cause of action under subsection (c) for random acts of
violence unrelated to gender or for acts that cannot be dem-
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onstrated, by a preponderance of the evidence, to be motivated
by gender (within the meaning of subsection (d)).
(2) No PRIOR CRIMINAL ACTION.—Nothing in this section
requires a prior criminal complaint, prosecution, or conviction
to establish the elements of a cause of action under subsection
(c).
(3) CONCURRENT JURISDICTION.—The Federal and State
courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over actions brought
pursuant to this subtitle.
(4) SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION.—Neither section 1367 of
title 28, United States Code, nor subsection (c) of this section
shall be construed, by reason of a claim arising under such
subsection, to confer on the courts of the United States jurisdic-
tion over any State law claim seeking the establishment of
a divorce, alimony, equitable distribution of marital property,
or child custody decree.
(5) LIMITATION ON REMOVAL.—Section 1445 of title 28,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new subsection:
"(d) A civil action in any State court arising under section
40302 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 may not be
removed to any district court of the United States.".
SEC. 40303. ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Section 722 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1988) is amended
in the last sentence—
(1) by striking "or" after "Public Law 92-318,"; and
(2) by inserting ", or section 40302 of the Violence Against
Women Act of 1994," after "1964".
SEC. 40304. SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING PROTECTION OF
THE PRIVACY OF RAPE VICTIMS.
It is the sense of the Senate that news media, law enforcement
officers, and other persons should exercise restraint and respect
a rape victim's privacy by not disclosing the victim's identity to
the general public or facilitating such disclosure without the consent
of the victim.
Equal Justice
for Women in Subtitle D- -Equal Justice for Women in
the Courts Act
of 1994. the Courts Act
42 u s e 13701 SEC. 40401. SHORT TITLE.
note.
This subtitle may be cited as the "Equal Justice for Women
in the Courts Act of 1994".
CHAPTER 1—EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR JUDGES
AND COURT PERSONNEL IN STATE COURTS
42 u s e 13991. SEC. 40411. GRANTS AUTHORIZED.
The State Justice Institute may award grants for the purpose
of developing, testing, presenting, and disseminating model pro-
grams to be used by States (as defined in section 202 of the
State Justice Institute Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10701)) in training
judges and court personnel in the laws of the States and by Indian
tribes in training tribal j;^dges and court personnel in the law«
PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 108 STAT. 1943
(1) the need for grant funds and that State or local funding,
as the case may be, does not already cover these operations;
(2) intended use of the grant funds, including a plan of
action to increase record input; and
(3) an estimate of expected results from the use of the
grant funds.
42 u s e 14034. SEC. 40606. DISBURSEMENT.
Not later than 90 days after the receipt of an application
under this subtitle, the Attorney General shall either provide grant
funds or shall inform the applicant why grant funds are not being
provided.
42 u s e 14035. SEC. 40606. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND EVALUATIONS.
The Attorney General may provide technical assistance and
training in furtherance of the purposes of this subtitle, and may
provide for the evaluation of programs that receive funds under
this subtitle, in addition to any evaluation requirements that the
Attorney Greneral may prescribe for grantees. The technical assist-
ance, training, and evaluations authorized by this section may
be carried out directly by the Attorney Greneral, or through contracts
or other arrangements with other entities.
42 u s e 14036. SEC. 40607. TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR JUDGES.
The State Justice Institute, after consultation with nationally
recognized nonprofit organizations with expertise in stalking and
domestic violence cases, shall conduct training programs for State
(as defined in section 202 of the State Justice Institute Authoriza-
tion Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10701)) and Indian tribal judges to
ensure that a judge issuing an order in a stalking or domestic
violence case has all available criminal history and other informa-
tion, whether from State or Federal sources.
42 u s e 14037. SEC. 40608. RECOMMENDATIONS ON INTRASTATE COMMUNICATION.
The State Justice Institute, after consultation with nationally
recognized nonprofit associations with expertise in data sharing
among criminal justice agencies and familiarity with the issues
raised in stalking and domestic violence cases, shall recommend
proposals regarding how State courts may increase intrastate
communication between civil and criminal courts.
42 u s e 14038. SEC. 40609. INCLUSION IN NATIONAL INCIDENT-BASED REPORTING
SYSTEM.
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Attorney General, in accordance with the States, shall
compile data regarding domestic violence and intimidation (includ-
ing stalking) as part of the National Incident-Based Reporting
System (NIBRS).
42 u s e 14039. SEC. 40610. REPORT TO CONGRESS.
The Attorney General shall submit to the Congress an annual
report, beginning one year after the date of the enactment of this
Act, that provides information concerning the incidence of stalking
and domestic violence, and evaluates the effectiveness of State
antistalking efforts and legislation.
42 u s e 14040. SEC. 40611. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this subtitle—
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(1) the term "national crime information databases" refers
to the National Crime Information Center and its incorporated
criminal history databases, including the Interstate Identifica-
tion Index; and
(2) the term "protection order" includes an injunction or
any other order issued for the purpose of preventing violent
or threatening acts or harassment against, or contact or commu-
nication with or physical proximity to, another person, including
temporary and final orders issued by civil or criminal courts
(other than support or child custody orders) whether obtained
by filing an independent action or as a pendente lite order
in another proceeding so long as any civil order was issued
in response to a complaint, petition, or motion filed by or
on behalf of a person seeking protection.
and Safe Streets Act of 1968, the Comptroller General shall con-
sider, among other things—
(1) recidivism rates of program participants;
(2) completion rates among program participants;
(3) drug use by program participants; and
(4) the costs of the program to the criminal justice system.
concur that the factor has been established. A finding with respect
to any aggravating factor must be unanimous. If no aggravating
factor set forth in section 3592 is found to exist, the court shall
impose a sentence other than death authorized by law.
"(e) RETURN OF A FINDING CONCERNING A SENTENCE OF
DEATH.—If, in the case of—
"(1) an offense described in section 3591(aXl), an aggravat-
ing factor required to be considered under section 3592(b) is
found to exist;
"(2) an offense described in section 3591(a)(2), an aggravat-
ing factor required to be considered under section 3592(c) is
found to exist; or
"(3) an offense described in section 3591(b), an aggravating
factor required to be considered under section 3592(d) is found
to exist,
the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider whether
all the aggravating factor or factors found to exist sufficiently
outweigh all the mitigating factor or factors found to exist to justify
a sentence of death, or, in the absence of a mitigating factor,
whether the aggravating factor or factors alone are sufficient to
justify a sentence of death. Based upon this consideration, the
jury by unanimous vote, or if there is no jury, the court, shall
recommend whether the defendant should be sentenced to death,
to life imprisonment without possibility of release or some other
lesser sentence.
"(0 SPECIAL PRECAUTION T O ENSURE AGAINST DISCRIMINA-
TION.—In a hearing held before a jury, the court, prior to the
return of a finding under subsection (e), shall instruct the jury
that, in considering whether a sentence of death is justified, it
shall not consider the race, color, religious beliefs, national origin,
or sex of the defendant or of any victim and that the jury is
not to recommend a sentence of death unless it has concluded
that it would recommend a sentence of death for the crime in
question no matter what the race, color, religious beliefs, national
origin, or sex of the defendant or of any victim may be. The
jury, upon return of a finding under subsection (e), shall also
return to the court a certificate, signed by each juror, that consider-
ation of the race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, or sex
of the defendant or any victim was not involved in reaching his
or her individual decision and that the individual juror would
have made the same recommendation regarding a sentence for
the crime in question no matter what the race, color, religious
beliefs, national origin, or sex of the defendant or any victim may
be.
shall be imprisoned for 8uiy term of years or for life, and if death
results, shall be punished by death or imprisoned for any term
of years or for life.
"(b) DEFINITIONS.—^For purposes of this section—
"(1) the term 'national of the United States' has the mean-
ing given in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and National-
ity Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(aX22)); and
"(2) the term 'weapon of mass destruction' means—
"(A) any destructive device as defined in section 921
of this title;
"(B) poison gas;
"(C) any weapon involving a disease organism; or
"(D) any weapon that is designed to release radiation
or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life.".
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—^The chapter analysis for chapter
113A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 2332 the following:
"2332a. Use of weapons of mass destruction.".
SEC. 60024. ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ALIEN SMUGGLING.
Section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1324(a)) is amended—
(1) in paragraph (1)—
(A) by striking "(1) Any person" and inserting "(1)(A)
Any person";
(B) by striking "(A) knowing" and inserting "(i) know-
ing";
(C) by striking "(B) knowing" £ind inserting "(ii) know-
ing"
(D) by striking "(C) knowing" and inserting "(iii) know-
ing"
(E) by striking "(D) encourages" and inserting "(iv)
encourages";
(F) by striking "shall be fined in accordance with title
18, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, for
each alien in respect to whom any violation of this para-
graph occurs" and inserting "shall be punished as provided
in subparagraph (B)"; and
(G) by adding at the end the following new subpara-
graph:
"(B) A person who violates subparagraph (A) shall, for each
alien in respect to whom such a violation occurs—
"(i) in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A)(i), be
fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more
than 10 years, or both;
"(ii) in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A) (ii),
(iii), or (iv), be fined under title 18, United States Code, impris-
oned not more than 5 years, or both;
"(iii) in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A) (i),
(ii), (iii), or (iv) during and in relation to which the person
causes serious bodily injury (as defined in section 1365 of
title 18, United States Code) to, or places in jeopardy the
life of, any person, be fined under title 18, United States
Code, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both; and
"(iv) in the case of a violation of subparagraph (A) (i),
(ii), (iii), or (iv) resulting in the death of any person, be punished
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final" and inserting "a prior conviction for a felony drug offense
has become final".
(b) Section 1012(b) of the Controlled Substances Import and
Export Act (21 U.S.C. 962(b)) is amended by striking "one or more
prior convictions of him for a felony under any provision of this
title or title II or other law of a State, the United States, or
a foreign country relating to narcotic drugs, marihuana, or depres-
sant or stimulant drugs, have become final" and inserting "one
or more prior convictions of such person for a felony drug offense
have become final".
(c) Section 401(b)(1)(A) of the Controlled Substances Act (21
U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(A)) is amended by striking the sentence beginning
"For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'felony drug offense'
means".
(d) Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
802) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
"(43) The term 'felony drug offense' means an offense that
is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year under any
law of the United States or of a State or foreign country that
prohibits or restricts conduct relating to narcotic drugs, marihuana,
or depressant or stimulant substances.".
SEC. 90106. ADVERTISING.
Section 403 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 843)
is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(d) and (e), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new sub-
section:
"(c) It shall be unlawful for anv person to place in any news-
paper, magazine, handbill, or other publications, any written
advertisement knowing that it has the purpose of seeking or offering
illegally to receive, buy, or distribute a Schedule I controlled sub-
stance. As used in this section the term 'advertisement' includes,
in addition to its ordinary meaning, such advertisements as those
for a catalog of Schedule I controlled substances and any similar
written advertisement that has the purpose of seeking or offering
illegally to receive, buy, or distribute a Schedule I controlled sub-
stance. The term 'advertisement' does not include material which
merely advocates the use of a similar material, which advocates
a position or practice, and does not attempt to propose or facilitate
an actual transaction in a Schedule I controlled substance.".
42 u s e 14053. SEC. 90107. VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS.
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section—
"major violent crime or drug-related emergency" means
an occasion or instance in which violent crime, drug smuggling,
drug trafficking, or drug abuse violence reaches such levels,
as determined by the President, that Federal assistance is
needed to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities
to save lives, and to protect property and public health and
safety.
"State" means a State, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin
Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana
Islands.
(b) DECLARATION OF VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG EMERGENCY
AREAS.—If a major violent crime or drug-related emergency exists
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TITLE XI—FIREARMS
rnd'L^SLai Subtitle A—Assault Weapons
Firearms Use
Protection Act. g g c . 110101. SHORT TITLE.
18 u s e 921 note.
This subtitle may be cited as the "Public Safety and Rec-
reational Firearms Use Protection Act".
SEC. 110102. RESTRICTION ON MANUFACTURE, TRANSFER, AND
POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT
WEAPONS.
(a) RESTRICTION.—Section 922 of title 18, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
"(v)(l) It shall be unlawful for a person to manufacture, trans-
fer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon.
PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 108 STAT. 1997
Subtitle C—Licensure
SEC. 110301. FIREARMS UCENSURE AND REGISTRATION TO REQUIRE
A PHOTOGRAPH AND FINGERPRINTS.
(a) FIREARMS LICENSURE.—Section 923(a) of title 18, United
States Code, is amended in the second sentence by inserting "and
shall include a photograph and fingerprints of the applicant" before
the period.
(b) REGISTRATION.—Section 5802 of the Internal Revenue Code
26 use 5802. of 1986 is amended by inserting after the first sentence the follow-
ing: "An individual required to register under this section shall
include a photograph and fingerprints of the individual with the
initial application.".
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TITLE XII—TERRORISM
SEC. 120001. EXTENSION OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR CER-
TAIN TERRORISM OFFENSES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 213 of title 18, United States Code,
is amended by inserting after section 3285 the following new section:
**§ 3286. Extension of statute of limitation for certain terror-
ism offenses
"Notwithstanding section 3282, no person shall be prosecuted,
tried, or punished for any offense involving a violation of section
32 (aircraft destruction), section 36 (airport violence), section 112
(assaults upon diplomats), section 351 (crimes against Congressmen
or Cabinet officers), section 1116 (crimes against diplomats), section
1203 (hostage taking), section 1361 (willful injury to government
property), section 1751 (crimes against the President), section 2280
(maritime violence), section 2281 (maritime platform violence), sec-
tion 2331 (terrorist acts abroad against United States nationals),
section 2339 (use of weapons of mass destruction), or section 2340A
(torture) of this title or section 46502, 46504, 46505, or 46506
of title 49, unless the indictment is found or the information is
instituted within 8 years after the offense was committed.".
(b) APPLICATION OF AMENDMENT.—The amendment made by 18 use 3286
subsection (a) shall not apply to any offense committed more than "°'^
5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The chapter analysis for chapter
213 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after
the item relating to section 3285 the following new item:
"3286. Extension of statute of limitation for certain terrorism offenses.".
SEC. 120002. JURISDICTION OVER CRIMES AGAINST UNITED STATES
NATIONALS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN SfflPS.
Section 7 of title 18, United States Code (relating to the special
maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States), is amend-
ed by inserting at the end thereof the following new paragraph:
"(8) To the extent permitted by international law, any foreign
vessel during a voyage having a scheduled departure from or arrival
in the United States with respect to an offense committed by
or against a national of the United States.".
SEC. 120003. COUNTERFEITING UNITED STATES CURRENCY ABROAD.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 25 of title 18, United States Code,
is amended by adding before section 471 the following new section:
*'§ 470. Counterfeit acts committed outside the United States
"A person who, outside the United States, engages in the act
of—
"(1) making, dealing, or possessing any counterfeit obliga-
tion or other security of the United States; or
"(2) making, dealing, or possessing any plate, stone, or
other thing, or any part thereof, used to counterfeit such obliga-
tion or security.
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if such act would constitute a violation of section 471, 473, or
474 if committed within the United States, shall be fined under
this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.",
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—
(1) CHAPTER ANALYSIS.—The chapter analysis for chapter
25 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding before
section 471 the following new item:
"470. Counterfeit acts committed outside the United States.".
(2) PART ANALYSIS.—^The part analysis for part I of title
18, United States Code, is amended by amending the item
for chapter 25 to read as follows:
"25. Counterfeiting and forgery 470".
28 u s e 994 note. SEC. 120004. SENTENCING GUIDELINES INCREASE FOR TERRORIST
CRIMES.
The United States Sentencing Commission is directed to amend
its sentencing guidelines to provide an appropriate enhancement
for any felony, whether committed within or outside the United
States, that involves or is intended to promote international terror-
ism, unless such involvement or intent is itself an element of
the crime.
SEC. 120005. PROVIDING MATERIAL SUPPORT TO TERRORISTS.
(a) OFFENSE.—Chapter 113A of title 18, United States Code,
is amended by adding the following new section:
^§ 2339A. Providing material support to terrorists
"(a) DEFINITION.—In this section, 'material support or resources'
means currency or other financial securities, financial services,
lodging, training, safehouses, false documentation or identification,
communications equipment, facilities, weapons, lethal substances,
explosives, personnel, transportation, and other physical assets,
but does not include humanitarian assistance to persons not directly
involved in such violations.
"(b) OFFENSE.—A person who, within the United States, pro-
vides material support or resources or conceals or disguises the
nature, location, source, or ownership of material support or
resources, knowing or intending that they are to be used in prepara-
tion for, or in carrying out, a violation of section 32, 36, 351,
844 (f) or (i), 1114, 1116, 1203, 1361, 1363, 1751, 2280, 2281,
2331, or 2339 of this title or section 46502 of title 49, or in prepara-
tion for or carrying out the concealment of an escape from the
commission of any such violation, shall be fined under this title,
imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
"(c) INVESTIGATIONS.—
"(1) IN GENERAL.—^Within the United States, an investiga-
tion may be initiated or continued under this section only
when facts reasonably indicate that—
"(A) in the case of an individual, the individual know-
ingly or intentionally engages, has engaged, or is about
to engage in the violation of this or any other Federal
criminal law; and
"(B) in the case of a group of individuals, the group
knowingly or intentionally engages, has engaged, or is
about to engage in the violation of this or any other Federal
criminal law.
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"(2) ACTIVITIES PROTECTED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT.—
An investigation may not be initiated or continued under this
section based on activities protected by the First Amendment
to the Constitution, including expressions of support or the
provision of financial support for the nonviolent political, reli-
gious, philosophical, or ideological goals or beliefs of any person
or group.".
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—^The chapter analysis for chapter
113A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding the
following new item:
"2339A. Providing material support to terrorists.".
(4) contain assurances that the State will screen and select
law enforcement personnel for participation in the scholarship
program under this subtitle;
(5) contain assurances that under such student emplo3nnent
program the State will screen and select, for participation in
such program, students who have an interest in undertaking
a career in law enforcement;
(6) contain assurances that under such scholarship program
the State will make scholarship payments to institutions of
higher education on behalf of persons who receive scholarships
under this subtitle;
(7) with respect to such student employment program, iden-
tify—
(A) the emplo3mtient tasks that students will be
assigned to perform;
(B) the compensation that students will be paid to
perform such tasks; and
(C) the training that students will receive as part
of their participation in the program;
(8) identify model curriculum and existing programs
designed to meet the educational and professional needs of
law enforcement personnel; and
(9) contain assurances that the State will promote coopera-
tive agreements with educational and law enforcement agencies
to enhance law enforcement personnel recruitment efforts in
institutions of higher education.
42 u s e 14117. SEC. 200208. LOCAL APPLICATION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—^A person who desires a scholarship or employ-
ment under this subtitle shall submit an application to the State
at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information
as the State may reasonably require.
(b) CONTENTS.—^An application under subsection (a) shall
describe—
(1) the academic courses for which a scholarship is sought;
or
(2) the location and duration of employment that is sought.
(c) PRIORITY.—In awarding scholarships and providing student
employment under this subtitle, each State shall give priority to
applications from persons who are—
(1) members of racial, ethnic, or gender groups whose rep-
resentation in the law enforcement agencies within the State
is substantially less than in the population eligible for employ-
ment in law enforcement in the State;
(2) pursuing an undergraduate degree; and
(3) not receiving financial assistance under the Higher
Education Act of 1965.
42 u s e 14118. SEC. 200209. SCHOLARSHIP AGREEMENT.
(a) I N GENERAL.—A person who receives a scholarship under
this subtitle shall enter into an agreement with the Director.
(b) CONTENTS.—^An agreement described in subsection (a)
shall—
(1) provide assurances that the scholarship recipient will
work in a law enforcement position in the State that awarded
the scholarship in accordance with the service obligation
described in subsection (c) after completion of the scholarship
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recipient's academic courses leading to an associate, bachelor,
or graduate degree;
(2) provide assurances that the scholarship recipient will
repay the entire scholarship in accordance with such terms
and conditions as the Director shall prescribe if the require-
ments of the agreement are not complied with, unless the
scholarship recipient—
(A) dies;
(B) becomes physically or emotionally disabled, as
established by the sworn affidavit of a qualified physician;
or
(C) has been discharged in bankruptcy; and
(3) set forth the terms and conditions under which the
scholarship recipient may seek employment in the field of law
enforcement in a State other than the State that awarded
the scholarship.
(c) SERVICE OBLIGATION.—
(1) IN GENERAL.— Except as provided in paragraph (2),
a person who receives a scholarship under this subtitle shall
work in a law enforcement position in the State that awarded
the scholarship for a period of 1 month for each credit hour
for which funds are received under the scholarship.
(2) SPECIAL RULE.—^For purposes of satisfjdng the require-
ment of paragraph (1), a scholarship recipient shall work in
a law enforcement position in the State that awarded the
scholarship for not less than 6 months but shall not be required
to work in such a position for more than 2 years.
SEC. 200210. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 42 u s e 14119.
(a) GENERAL AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle—
(1) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1996;
(2) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1997;
(3) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1998;
(4) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; and
(5) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2000.
(b) U S E S OF FUNDS.—Of the funds appropriated under sub-
section (a) for a fiscal year—
(1) 80 percent shall be available to provide scholarships
described in section 200204(a)(1)(A); and
(2) 20 percent shall be available to provide employment
described in sections 200204(a)(1)(B) and 200204(a)(2).
(4) Until such time as the advisory board has made rec-
ommendations to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
and the Director has acted upon those recommendations, the quality
assurance guidelines adopted by the technical working group on
DNA analysis methods shall be deemed the Director's standards
for purposes of this section.
(b) ADMINISTRATION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD.—(1) For adminis-
trative purposes, the advisory board appointed under subsection
(a) shall be considered an advisory board to the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(2) Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C.
App.) shall not apply with respect to the advisory board appointed
under subsection (a).
(3) The DNA advisory board established under this section
shall be separate and distinct from any other advisory board
administered by the FBI, and is to be administered separately.
(4) The board shall cease to exist on the date 5 years after Termination
the initial appointments are made to the board, unless the existence date.
of the board is extended by the Director of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation.
(c) PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAM.—(1) Not later than 1 year Certification.
after the effective date of this Act, the Director of the National
Institute of Justice shall certify to the Committees on the Judiciary
of the House and Senate that—
(A) the Institute has entered into a contract with, or made
a grant to, an appropriate entity for establishing, or has taken
other appropriate action to ensure that there is established,
not later than 2 years ^ l e r the date of enactment of this
Act, a blind external proficiency testing program for DNA analy-
ses, which shall be available to public and private laboratories
performing forensic DNA analyses;
(B) a blind external proficiency testing program for DNA
analyses is already readily available to public and private lab-
oratories performing forensic DNA analyses; or
(C) it is not feasible to have blind external testing for
DNA forensic analyses.
(2) As used in this subsection, the term "blind external pro-
ficiency test" means a test that is presented to a forensic laboratory
through a second agency and appears to the analysts to involve
routine evidence.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney
General shall make available to the Director of the National
Institute of Justice during the first fiscal year in which funds
are distributed under this subtitle up to $250,000 from the funds
available under part X of Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control
and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to carry out this subsection.
SEC. 210304. INDEX TO FACILITATE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXCHANGE Records.
OF DNA IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION. 42 u s e 14132.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEX.—The Director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation may establish an index of—
(1) DNA identification records of persons convicted of
crimes;
(2) analyses of DNA ssimples recovered from crime scenes;
and
(3) Emalyses of DNA samples recovered from unidentified
human remsdns.
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(b) REPORT.—^Not later than 180 days after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Sentencing Commission shall report to Con-
gress the result of its review under subsection (a).
SEC. 250004. REWARDS FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO PROSECUTION
AND CONVICTION.
Section 3059 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subsection:
"(c)(1) In special circumstances and in the Attorney Greneral's
sole discretion, the Attorney General may make a payment of
up to $10,000 to a person who furnishes information unknown
to the Government relating to a possible prosecution under section
2326 which results in a conviction.
"(2) A person is not eligible for a payment under paragraph
(1) if—
"(A) the person is a current or former officer or employee
of a Federal, State, or local government agency or instrumental-
ity who furnishes information discovered or gathered in the
course of government employment;
"(B) the person knowingly participated in the offense;
"(C) the information mmished by the person consists of
an allegation or transaction that has been disclosed to the
public—
"(i) in a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding;
"(ii) in a congressional, administrative, or General
Accounting Office report, hearing, audit, or investigation;
or
"(iii) by the news media, unless the person is the
original source of the information; or
"(D) when, in the judgment of the Attorney Greneral, it
appears that a person whose illegal activities are being pros-
ecuted or investigated could benefit from the award.
"(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(C)(iii), the term 'original
source' means a person who nas direct and independent knowledge
of the information that is furnished and has voluntarily provided
the information to the Grovemment prior to disclosure by the news
media.
"(4) Neither the failure of the Attorney General to authorize
a pajnnent under paragraph (1) nor the amount authorized shall
be subject to judicial review.".
SEC. 250005. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of
carrying out this Act and the amendments made by this Act—
(1) for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to hire, equip,
and train special agents and support staff to investigate
telemarketing fraud cases—
(A) $750,000 for fiscal year 1996;
(B) $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1997;
(C) $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1998;
(D) $1,800,000 for fiscal year 1999; and
(E) $1,950,000 for fiscal year 2000;
(2) to hire, equip, and train Department of Justice attor-
neys, assistant United States Attorneys, and support staff to
prosecute telemarketing fraud cases—
(A) $250,000 for fiscal year 1996;
(B) $500,000 for fiscal year 1997;
(C) $500,000 for fiscal year 1998;
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(D) $600,000 for fiscal year 1999; and
(E) $650,000 for fiscal year 2000; and
(3) for the Department of Justice to conduct, in cooperation
with State and local law enforcement agencies and senior citi-
zen advocacy organizations, public awareness and prevention
initiatives for senior citizens, such as seminars and training—
(A) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1996;
(B) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1997;
(C) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1998;
(D) $2,500,000 for fiscal year 1999; and
(E) $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2000.
SEC. 250006. BROADENING APPUCATION OF MAIL FRAUD STATUTE.
Section 1341 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by inserting "or deposits or causes to be deposited
any matter or thing whatever to be sent or delivered by any
private or commercial interstate carrier," after "Postal Service,";
and
(2) by inserting "or such carrier" after "causes to be deliv-
ered by mail",
SEC. 280007. FRAUD AND RELATED ACTIVnY IN CONNECTION WITH
ACCESS DEVICES.
Section 1029 of title 18, United States Code, is amended™
(1) in subsection (a)—
(A) by striking "or" at the end of paragraph (3); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new
paragraphs:
"(5) knowingly and with intent to defraud effects trans-
actions, with 1 or more access devices issued to another person
or persons, to receive pa3anent or any other thing of value
during any 1-year perioa the aggregate value of which is equal
to or greater than $1,000;
"(6) without the authorization of the issuer of the access
device, knowingly and with intent to defraud solicits a person
for the purpose of—
"(A) oflFering an access device; or
"(B) selling information regarding or an application
to obtain an access device; or
"(7) without the authorization of the credit card system
member or its agent, knowingly and with intent to defraud
causes or arranges for another person to present to the member
or its a^ent, for pa3anent, 1 or more evidences or records of
transactions made by an access device;";
(2) in subsection (c)(1) by striking "(a)(2) or (a)(3)" and
inserting "(a) (2), (3), (5), (6), or (7)"; and
(3) in subsection (e)--
(A) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (5);
(B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph
(6) and inserting "; and"; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
"(7) the term'credit card system member'means a financial
institution or other entity that is a member of a credit card
system, including an entity, whether aftlliated with or identical
to the credit card issuer, that is the sole member of a credit
card system.".
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18 u s e 2325 SEC. 250008. INFORMATION NETWORK.
(a) HOTLINE.—^The Attorney General shall, subject to the avail-
ability of appropriations, establish a national toll-free hotline for
the purpose of—
(1) providing general information on telemarketing fraud
to interested persons; and
(2) gathering information related to possible violations of
this Act.
(b) ACTION ON INFORMATION GATHERED.—^The Attorney General
shall work in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission to
ensure that information gathered through the hotline shall be acted
on in an appropriate manner.
TITLE XXVI—COMMISSION
MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT
SEC. 260001. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT.
(a) MEMBERSHIP.—Section 21 l(B)(f) of Public Law 101-515 (104
42 use 3721 Stat. 2123) is amended to read as follows:
"°*®- "(f) N U M B E R AND A P P O I N T M E N T . —
"(1) I N GENERAL.—^The Commission shall b e composed of
29 m e m b e r s a s follows:
"(A) Nine individuals appointed from national law
enforcement organizations representing law enforcement
officers, of whom—
"(i) two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives;
"(ii) two shall be appointed by the majority leader
of the Senate;
"(iii) two shall be appointed by the minority leader
of the House of Representatives;
"(iv) two shsdl be appointed by the minority leader
of the Senate; and
President. "(v) one shall be appointed by the President.
"(B) Nine individuals appointed from national law
enforcement organizations representing law enforcement
management, of whom—
"(i) two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives;
"(ii) two shall be appointed by the majority leader
of the Senate;
"(iii) two shall be appointed by the minority leader
of the House of Representatives;
"(iv) two shall be appointed by the minority leader
of the Senate; and
President. "(v) one shall be appointed by the President.
"(C) Two individuals appointed with academic expertise
regarding law enforcement issues, of whom—
"(i) one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives and the majority leader of
the Senate; and
"(ii) one shall be appointed by the minority leader
of the Senate and the minority leader of the House
of Representatives.
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TITLE XXVIII—SENTENCING
PROVISIONS
SEC. 280001. IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE.
Section 3553(a)(4) of title 18, United States Code, is amended
to read as follows:
"(4) the kinds of sentence and the sentencing range estab-
lished for—
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"(A) the applicable category of offense committed by
, the applicable category of defendant as set forth in the
guidelines issued by the Sentencing Commission pursuant
' to section 994(a)(1) of title 28, United States Code, and
that are in effect on the date the defendant is sentenced;
or
"(B) in the case of a violation of probation or supervised
release, the applicable guidelines or policy statements
issued by the Sentencing Commission pursuant to section
994(a)(3) of title 28, United States Code;".
SEC. 280002. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO MANDATORY CONDITIONS
OF PROBATION.
Section 3563(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code, is amended
by striking "possess illegal controlled substances" and inserting
"unlawfully possess a controlled substance".
28 u s e 994 note. SEC. 280003. DIRECTION TO UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMIS-
SION REGARDING SENTENCING ENHANCEMENTS FOR
HATE CRIMES.
(a) DEFINITION.—In this section, "hate crime" means a crime
in which the defendant intentionally selects a victim, or in the
case of a property crime, the property that is the object of the
crime, because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion,
national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, or sexual orientation
of any person.
Guidelines. (b) SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT.—Pursuant to section 994 of
title 28, United States Code, the United States Sentencing Commis-
sion shall promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to
provide sentencing enhancements of not less than 3 offense levels
for offenses that the finder of fact at trial determines beyond a
reasonable doubt are hate crimes. In carrying out this section,
the United States Sentencing Commission shall ensure that there
is reasonable consistency with other guidelines, avoid duplicative
punishments for substantially the same offense, and take into
account any mitigating circumstances that might justify exceptions.
SEC. 280004. AUTHORIZATION OF PROBATION FOR PETTY OFFENSES
IN CERTAIN CASES.
Section 3561(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code, is amended
by inserting "that is not a petty offense" before the period.
SEC. 280005. FULL-TIME VICE CHAIRS OF THE UNITED STATES
SENTENCING COMMISSION.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITIONS.—Section 991 (a) of title 28,
United States Code, is amended—
President. (1) in the second sentence by striking the period and insert-
ing "and three of whom shall be designated by the President
as Vice Chairs.";
(2) in the fourth sentence by striking the period and insert-
ing ", and of the three Vice Chairs, no more than two shall
be members of the same political party."; and
(3) in the sixth sentence by striking "Chairman" and insert-
ing "Chair, Vice Chairs,".
(b) TERMS AND COMPENSATION.—Section 992(c) of title 28,
United States Code, is amended—
(1) by amending the first sentence to read as follows: 'The
Chair and Vice Chairs of the Commission shall hold full-time
PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 108 STAT. 2097
positions and shall be compensated during their terms of office
at the annual rate at which judges of the United States courts
of appeals are compensated.";
(2) in the second sentence by striking "Chairman" and
inserting "Chair and Vice Chairs"; and
(3) in the third sentence by striking "Chairman" and insert-
ing "Chair and Vice Chairs,".
(c) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—Chapter 58 of title 28, United
States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking "Chairman" each place it appears and insert- 28 USC 991-993,
ing "Chair"; 9^^-
(2) in the fifth sentence of section 991(a) by striking "his" 28 USC 991.
and inserting "the Attorney General's";
(3) in the fourth sentence of section 992(c) by striking 28 USC 992.
"his" and inserting "the judge's";
(4) in section 994(i)(2) by striking "he" and inserting "the 28 USC 994.
defendant" and striking "his" and inserting "the defendant's";
and
(5) in section 996(a) by striking "him" and inserting "the 28 USC 996.
Staff Director".
SEC. 280006. COCAINE PENALTY STUDY. Reports.
Not later than December 31, 1994, the United States Sentenc-
ing Commission shall submit a report to Congress on issues relating
to sentences applicable to offenses involving the possession or dis-
tribution of all forms of cocaine. The report shall address the
differences in penalty levels that apply to different forms of cocaine
and include any recommendations that the Commission may have
for retention or modification of such differences in penalty levels.
Computer Abuse
TITLE XXIX—COMPUTER CRIME Amendments Act
of 1994.
Science and
SEC. 290001. COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994. technology.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—^This subtitle may be cited as the "Computer 18 USC 1001
note.
Abuse Amendments Act of 1994".
(b) PROHIBITION.—Section 1030(a)(5) of title 18, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
"(5)(A) through means of a computer used in interstate
commerce or communications, knowingly causes the trans-
mission of a program, information, code, or command to a
computer or computer system if—
"(i) the person causing the transmission intends that
such transmission will—
"(I) damage, or cause damage to, a computer, com-
puter system, network, information, data, or program;
or
"(II) withhold or deny, or cause the withholding
or denial, of the use of a computer, computer services,
system or network, information, data or program; and
"(ii) the transmission of the harmful component of the
program, information, code, or command—
"(I) occurred without the authorization of the per-
sons or entities who own or are responsible for the
computer system receiving the program, information,
code, or command; and
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VEHICLE RECORDS
SEC. 300001. SHORT TITLE. 18 USC 2721
This title may be cited as the "Driver's Privacy Protection
Act of 1994".
SEC. 300002. PROHIBITION ON RELEASE AND USE OF CERTAIN PER-
SONAL INFORMATION FROM STATE MOTOR VEHICLE
RECORDS.
(a) I N GENERAL.—Title 18, United States Code, is amended
by inserting after chapter 121 the following new chapter:
"CHAPTER 123—PROHmiTION ON RELEASE AND USE OF
CERTAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM STATE
MOTOR VEfflCLE RECORDS
"§2721. Prohibition o n release and use of certain personal
information from State motor vehicle records
"(a) IN GENERAL.—^Except as provided in subsection (b), a State
department of motor vehicles, and any officer, employee, or contrac-
tor, thereof, shall not knowingly disclose or otherwise make avail-
able to any person or entity personal information about any individ-
ual obtained by the department in connection with a motor vehicle
record.
"(b) PERMISSIBLE USES.—^Personal information referred to in
subsection (a) shall be disclosed for use in connection with matters
of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft, motor vehicle emissions,
motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, or advisories, performance
monitoring of motor vehicles and dealers by motor vehicle manufac-
turers, and removal of non-owner records from the original owner
records of motor vehicle manufacturers to carry out the purposes
of the Automobile Information Disclosure Act, the Motor Vehicle
Information and Cost Saving Act, the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, the Anti-Car Theft Act of 1992, and
the Clean Air Act, and may be disclosed as follows:
"(1) For use by any government agency, including any
court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions,
or any private person or entity acting on behalf of a Federal,
State, or local agency in carrying out its functions.
"(2) For use in connection with matters of motor vehicle
or driver safety and theft; motor vehicle emissions; motor
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TITLE XXXII—MISCELLANEOUS
Subtitle A—Increases in Penalties
SEC. 320101. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR ASSAULT.
(a) CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.—Section 111 of title
18, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in subsection (a) by inserting ", where the acts in
violation of this section constitute only simple assault, be fined
under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or
both, and in all other cases," after "shall"; and
(2) in subsection (b) by inserting "or inflicts bodily injury"
after "weapon".
(b) FOREIGN OFFICIALS, OFFICIAL GUESTS, AND INTERNATION-
ALLY PROTECTED PERSONS.—Section 112(a) of title 18, United States
Code, is amended—
(1) by striking "not more than $5,000" and inserting "under
this title";
(2) by inserting ", or inflicts bodily injury," after "weapon";
and
(3) by striking "not more than $10,000" and inserting
"under this title".
(c) MARITIME AND TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.—Section 113 of
title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in subsection (c)—
(A) by striking "of not more than $1,000" and inserting
"under this title"; and
(B) by striking "five" and inserting "ten"; and
(2) in subsection (e)—
(A) by striking "of not more than $300" and inserting
"under this title"; and
(B) by striking "three" and inserting "six".
(d) CONGRESS, CABINET, OR SUPREME COURT.—Section 351(e)
of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking "not more than $5,000," and inserting "under
this title,";
(2) by inserting "the assault involved in the use of a dan-
gerous weapon, or" after "if;
(3) by striking "not more than $10,000" and inserting
"under this title"; and
(4) by striking 'Tor".
(e) PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT'S STAFF.—Section 1751(e) of title
18, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking "not more than $10,000," both places it
appears and inserting "under this title,";
(2) by striking "not more than $5,000," and inserting "under
this title,"; and
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Subtitle D—Coordination
42 u s e 14222. SEC. 320401. COORDINATION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND
PREVENTION PROGRAMS.
The Attorney General shall consult with the Secretary of the
Department of Health and Human Services in establishing and
carrying out the substance abuse treatment and prevention compo-
nents of the programs authorized under this Act, to assure coordina-
tion of programs, eliminate duplication of efforts and enhance the
effectiveness of such services.
Subtitle E—Gambling
SEC. 320501. CLARIFYING AMENDMENT REGARDING SCOPE OF
PROHIBITION AGAINST GAMBLING ON SHIPS IN INTER-
NATIONAL WATERS.
The paragraph of section 1081 of title 18, United States Code,
defining the term "gambling ship" is amended by adding at the
end the following: "Such term does not include a vessel with respect
to gambling aboard such vessel beyond the territorial waters of
the United States during a covered voyage (as defined in section
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Recreational
Subtitle H—^Recreational Hunting Safety Hunting Safety
and
Preservation
SEC. 320801. SHORT TITLE. Act of 1994.
This subtitle may be cited as the "Recreational Hunting Safety 16 u s e 5201
note.
and Preservation Act of 1994".
SEC. 320802. OBSTRUCTION OF A LAWFUL HUNT. 16 u s e 5201.
It is a violation of this section intentionally to engage in any
physical conduct that significantly hinders a lawful hunt.
SEC. 320803. CIVIL PENALTIES. 16 u s e 5202.
(a) IN GENERAL.—^A person who violates section 320802 shall
be assessed a civil penalty in an amount computed under subsection
(b).
(b) COMPUTATION OF PENALTY.—The penalty shall be—
(1) not more than $10,000, if the violation involved the
use of force or violence, or the threatened use of force or
violence, against the person or property of another person;
and
(2) not more than $5,000 for any other violation.
(c) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PENALTiES.^The penalties estab-
lished by this section shall be in addition to other criminal or
civil penalties that may be levied against the person as a result
of an activity in violation of section 320802.
(d) PROCEDURE.—^Upon receipt of—
(1) a written complaint from an officer, employee, or agent
of the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National
Park Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or other
Federal agency that a person violated section 320802; or
(2) a sworn affidavit from an individual and a determina-
tion by the Secretary that the statement contains sufficient
factual allegations to create a reasonable belief that a violation
of section 320802 has occurred;
the Secretary may request the Attorney General of the United
States to institute a civil action for the imposition and collection
of the civil penalty under this section.
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TITLE XXXIII—TECHNICAL
CORRECTIONS
SEC. 330001. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.
(a) CROSS REFERENCE CORRECTIONS.—Section 506 of title I
of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42
U.S.C. 3756) is amended—
(1) in subsection (a) by striking "Of and inserting "Subject
to subsection (f), of;
(2) in subsection (c) by striking "subsections (b) and (c)"
and inserting "subsection (b)";
(3) in subsection (e) by striking "or (e)" and inserting "or
(D"; and
(4) in subsection (f)(1)—
(A) in subparagraph (A)—
(i) by striking ", taking into consideration sub-
section (e) but"; and
(ii) by striking "this subsection," and inserting
"this subsection"; and
(B) in subparagraph (B) by striking "amount" and
inserting "funds".
(b) CORRECTIONAL OPTIONS GRANTS.—(1) Section 515(b) of title
42 use 3762a. I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
is amended—
(A) by striking "subsection (a)(1) and (2)" and inserting
"paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a)"; and
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking "States" and inserting
"public agencies".
(2) Section 516 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and
42 use 3762b. Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended—
(A) in subsection (a) by striking "for section" each place
it appears and inserting "shall be used to make grants under
section"; and
(B) in subsection (b) by striking "section 515(a)(1) or (a)(3)"
and inserting "paragraph (1) or (3) of section 515(a)".
(3) Section 1001(a)(5) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control
and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3793(a)(5)) is amended
by inserting "(other than chapter B of subpart 2)" after "and E".
(c) DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF GRANT.—Section 802(b) of title
I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
(42 U.S.C. 3783(b)) is amended by striking "M„" and inserting
"M,".
(d) DEFINITIONS.—Section 901(a)(21) of title I of the Omnibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3791(21))
is amended by adding a semicolon at the end.
(e) PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS DISABILITY BENEFITS.—^Title I of
the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.
3796) is amended—
42 use 3796. (1) in section 1201—
(A) in subsection (a) by striking "subsection (g)" and
inserting "subsection (h),"; and
(B) in subsection (b)-—
(i) by striking "subsection (g)" and inserting "sub-
section (h)";
(ii) by striking "personal"; and
PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 108 STAT. 2139
(iii) in the first proviso by striking "section" and
inserting "subsection"; and
(2) in section 1204(3) by striking "who was responding 42 use 3796b.
to a fire, rescue or pohce emergency".
(f) HEADINGS.—(1) The heading for part M of title I of the
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.
3797) is amended to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 601—IMMUNITY OF
WITNESSES";
(2) in section 6001(1)—
(A) by striking "Atomic Energy Commission" and
inserting "Nuclear Regulatory Commission"; and
(B) by striking "the Subversive Activities Control
Board,"
(3) by striking "part" the first place it appears and inserting
"chapter"; and
(4) by striking "part" each other place it appears and insert-
ing "title*^.
SEC. 330014. UPDATE OF CROSS REFERENCE.
21 use 848. Section 408(n)(ll) of the Controlled Substances Act is amended
by striking "section 405" and inserting "section 418".
SEC. 330015. CORRECTION OF ERROR IN AMENDATORY LANGUAGE.
21 use 333. Section 1904 of Public Law 101-647 is amended, effective as
of the date on which that section took effect, by striking "by insert-
ing a new subsection (e) as follows" and inserting "so that subsection
(e) reads as follows".
SEC. 330016. CORRECTION OF MISLEADING AND OUTMODED FINE
AMOUNTS IN OFFENSES UNDER TITLE 18.
Title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1)(A) in sections 1693, 1694, 1695, and 1696 by striking
"not more than $50" and inserting "under this title";
(B) in sections 333, 489, 754, 1303, 1699, 1701, 1703, 1710,
1723, 1726, 1730, and 2390 by striking "not more than $100"
and inserting "under this title";
(C) in sections 1697 and 1698 by striking "not more than
$150" and inserting "under this title";
(D) in sections 1165 and 2279 by striking "not more than
$200" and inserting "under this title";
(E) in sections 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708,
710, 711, 711a, 713, 715, 1164, and 1858 by striking "not
more than $250" each place it appears and inserting "under
this title";
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(F) in sections 916, 1501, 1502, 1719, 1725, and 1861
by striking "not more than $300" and inserting "under this
title";
(G) in sections 4, 41, 42, 46, 47, 112, 154, 244, 288, 290,
336, 475, 501, 502, 755, 872, 875, 876, 877, 917, 1013, 1018,
1024, 1154, 1155, 1156, 1382, 1541, 1700, 1703, 1704, 1707,
1712, 1713, 1720, 1721, 1722, 1729, 1731, 1734, 1752, 1793,
1856, 1857, 1863, 1912, 1913, 1922, 2074, 2195, and 2511
by striking "not more than $500" each place it appears and
inserting "under this title";
(H) in sections 81, 210, 211, 215, 217, 242, 245, 291, 292,
439, 442, 480, 483, 484, 490, 491, 494, 495, 503, 507, 510,
594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 604, 605, 641, 643, 645, 646,
647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658,
659, 661, 662, 665, 712, 751, 752, 756, 795, 796, 797, 836,
844, 871, 875, 876, 877, 879, 911, 912, 913, 924, 957, 959,
961, 1003, 1012, 1021, 1025, 1026, 1071, 1112, 1163, 1262,
1263, 1264, 1301, 1302, 1304, 1306, 1341, 1342, 1343, 1361,
1363, 1384, 1504, 1508, 1509, 1657, 1705, 1706, 1707, 1711,
1715, 1716, 1733, 1738, 1761, 1762, 2276, 2277, 2278, 2382,
and 2389 by striking "not more than $1,000" each place it
appears and inserting "under this title";
(I) in sections 331, 482, 486, 499, 755, 873, 958, 1016,
1154, 1156, 1381, 1542, 1543, 1544, 1545, 1586, 1621, 1622,
1702, 1708, 1709, 1920, 1921, 1923, 2071, 2193, 2233, 2386,
and 2424 by striking "not more than $2,000" each place it
appears and inserting "under this title";
(J) in sections 431, 432, 479, 960, 1859, 1901, 1911, and
1959 by striking "not more than $3,000" and inserting "under
this title";
(K) in sections 35, 81, 112, 152, 153, 155, 212, 213, 214,
285, 334, 351, 435, 436, 438, 471, 472, 473, 476, 477, 478,
481, 485, 487, 488, 497, 498, 505, 506, 508, 509, 541, 542,
543, 544, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 592, 593, 602,
603, 606, 607, 642, 655, 658, 659, 660, 661, 663, 751, 799,
844, 872, 874, 875, 876, 877, 878, 914, 915, 924, 953, 954,
956, 1004, 1010, 1011, 1015, 1017, 1025, 1028, 1071, 1073,
1074, 1163, 1169, 1231, 1265, 1363, 1421, 1422, 1423, 1424,
1425, 1426, 1427, 1428, 1429, 1461, 1462, 1463, 1465, 1503,
1505, 1506, 1507, 1510, 1581, 1582, 1583, 1584, 1585, 1588,
1658, 1659, 1717, 1732, 1735, 1737, 1751, 1906, 1907, 1908,
1909, 1915, 1991, 2072, 2073, 2113, 2217, 2152, 2197, 2231,
2244, 2314, 2316, 2317, 2344, and 2701 by striking "not more
than $5,000" each place it appears and inserting "under this
title";
(L) in sections 33, 224, 231, 241, 245, 246, 286, 289, 332,
335, 337, 351, 371, 437, 440, 441, 493, 496, 500, 510, 545,
595, 599, 600, 601, 641, 664, 665, 667, 757, 792, 793, 798,
844, 892, 893, 894, 924, 952, 955, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966,
967, 970, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1019, 1020, 1022, 1023, 1027,
1082, 1084, 1115, 1202, 1361, 1362, 1364, 1365, 1385, 1461,
1462, 1464, 1587, 1623, 1654, 1656, 1735, 1737, 1751, 1902,
1903, 1904, 1910, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1958, 1992, 2101,
2113, 2153, 2154, 2155, 2156, 2231, 2232, 2271, 2274, 2275,
2314, 2315, 2383, 2386, 2387, 2388, and 2512 by striking "not
more than $10,000" each place it appears and inserting "under
this title";
108 STAT. 2148 PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994
(M) in section 1028 by striking "not more than $15,000"
and inserting "under this title";
(N) in sections 844, 878, 1728, 1955, 1958, 2321, 2384,
and 2385 by striking "not more than $20,000" each place it
appears and inserting "under this title";
(0) in sections 32, 114, 753, 1028, 1365, 1512, 1792, and
2118 by striking "not more than $25,000" each place it appears
and inserting "under this title";
(?) in section 2118 by striking "not more than $35,000"
and inserting "under this title";
(Q) in sections 1365, 1958, and 2118 by striking "not more
than $50,000" and inserting "under this title";
(R) in section 951 by striking "not more than $75,000"
and inserting "under this title";
(S) in sections 32, 1167, 1365, 2251, and 2344 by striking
"not more than $100,000" each place it appears and inserting
"under this title";
(T) in section 2251 by striking "not more than $200,000"
and inserting "under this title"; and
(U) in sections 1158, 1167, 1512, 1513, 2251, 2318, 2320,
and 2701 by striking "not more than $250,000" and inserting
"under this title";
(2)(A) in sections 3 and 373 by inserting "(notwithstanding
section 3571)" before "fined not more than one-half;
(B) in section 113 by striking "fine of not more than"
through the immediately following dollar amount each place
it appears and inserting "a fine under this title";
(C) in sections 115, 513, 709, 831, 1366, 1511 and 1959
by striking "of not more than" through the immediately follow-
ing dollar amount each place it appears and inserting "under
this title";
(D) in section 201 by inserting "under this title or" after
"be fined"; and by inserting "whichever is greater," before "or
imprisoned";
(E) in section 402 by striking "fine" the first place it appears
and inserting "a fine under this title";
(F) in section 443 by striking "shall, if a corporation, be
fined not more than $50,000, and, if a natural person, be
fined not more than $10,000" and inserting "shall be fined
under this title";
(G) in sections 643, 644, 645, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651,
652, 653, and 1711 by inserting "under this title or" after
"be fined" the first place it appears; and by inserting ", which-
ever is greater," before "or imprisoned" the first place it
appears;
(H) in sections 646 and 654 by inserting "under this title
or" after "be fined" the first place it appears; and by inserting
"whichever is greater," before "or imprisoned" the first place
it appears;
(1) in section 1029 by striking "of not more than" through
the immediately following dollar amount each place it appears
and inserting "under this title"; and by inserting ", whichever
is greater," before "or imprisonment" each place it appears;
(J) in section 2381 by inserting "under this title but" before
"not less than $10,000"; and
(K) in section 3146(b)(l)(A)(iv) by striking "fine under this
chapter" and inserting "fined under this title".
PUBLIC LAW 103-322—SEPT. 13, 1994 108 STAT. 2149
SEC. 330017. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 31 CRIMES.
(a) TITLE 31, U.S.C, AMENDMENTS.—
(1) Section 5321(a)(5XA) of title 31, United States Code,
is amended by inserting "any violation of after "causing".
(2) Section 5324(a) of title 31, United States Code, is
amended—
(A) by striking "section 5313(a), section 5325, or the
regulations issued thereunder or section 5325 or regula-
tions prescribed under such section 5325" each place it
appears and inserting "section 5313(a) or 5325 or any regu-
lation prescribed under any such section"; and
(B) by striking "with respect to such transaction".
(b) AMENDMENT RELATING TO TITLE 31, U.S.C—
(1) Effective as of the date of enactment of the Annunzio-
Wylie Anti-Money Laundering Act, section 1517(b) of that Act 31 USC 5318.
is amended by striking "5314" and inserting "5318".
(2) Section 5239 of the Revised Statutes of the United
States is amended by redesignating the second subsection (c) 12 use 93.
(as added by section 1502(a) of the Annunzio-Wylie Anti-Money
Laundering Act) as subsection (d).
SEC. 330018. REPEAL OF SUPERFLUOUS STATUTE OF LIMITATION AND
TRANSFER OF CHILD ABUSE STATUTE OF LIMITATION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3283 of title 18, United States Code,
is amended to read as follows:
''§ 3283. Child abuse offenses
"No statute of limitations that would otherwise preclude
prosecution for an offense involving the sexual or physical abuse
of a child under the age of 18 years shall preclude such prosecution
before the child reaches the age of 25 years.".
(b) CONFORMING REPEAL.—Section 3509(k) of title 18, United
States Code, is amended by striking the subsection heading and
the first sentence and inserting "STAY OF CiviL ACTION.—".
(c) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—^The item in the chapter analysis
for chapter 213 of title 18, United States Code, that relates to
section 3283 is amended to read as follows:
"3283. Child abuse offenses.".
SEC. 330019. TECHNICAL ERRORS IN SECTION 1966.
(a) TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.—Section 1956 of title 18, United
States Code, is amended—
(1) in subsection (c)(7)(B)(iii) by inserting a close paren-
thesis after "1978";
(2) by redesignating the second subsection (g) as subsection
(h); and
(3) in subsection (a)(2) by inserting "not more than" before
"$500,000".
(b) CROSS REFERENCE CORRECTION.—Section 1956(c)(7)(D) of
title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking "section 9(c)
of the Food Stamp Act of 1977" and inserting "section 15 of the
Food Stamp Act of 1977".
SEC. 330020. TECHNICAL ERROR.
Section 1957(f)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended
by striking the comma that follows a comma.
108 STAT. 2150 PUBLIC LAW 103-322-SEPT. 13, 1994
SEC. 330021. CONFORMING SPELLING OF VARIANTS OF "KIDNAP".
Title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking "kidnaping" each place it appears and insert-
ing "kidnapping"; and
(2) by striking "kidnaped" each place it appears and insert-
ing "kidnapped".
SEC. 330022. MARGIN ERROR.
Section 2512(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended
by realigning the matter that begins with "to send through" and
ends with "electronic communications" so that it is flush to the
left margin.
SEC. 330023. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS RELATING TO SECTION 248
OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code,
is amended—
(1) in the chapter analysis so that the item relating to
section 248 reads as follows:
"248. Freedom of access to clinic entrances.";
(2) SO that the heading of section 248 reads as follows:
**§ 248. F r e e d o m of access to clinic entrances^; and
(3) in section 248(b) by inserting ", notwithstanding section
3571," before "be not more than $25,000".
18 use 248 note. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this sub-
section (a) shall take effect on the date of enactment of the Freedom
of Access to Clinic Entrances Act of 1994.
SEC. 330024. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS NECESSITATED BY THE ENACT-
MENT OF THE DOMESTIC CHEMICAL DIVERSION CON-
TROL ACT OF 1993.
(a) MISSING CONJUNCTION.—Section 102(39)(A)(iv) of the Con-
trolled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802(39)(A)(iv)) is amended by
striking the period at the end and inserting "; or".
(b) PUNCTUATION AND INDENTATION CORRECTION.—Section
21 use 802. 102(34) of the Controlled Substances Act is amended—
(1) by moving subparagraphs (V) and (W) two ems toward
the left margin;
(2) in subparagraph (V) by striking "b" and inserting "B";
and
(3) in subparagraph (W) by striking "n" the first place
it appears and inserting "N".
(c) ERRONEOUS CROSS REFERENCES.—
(1) Section 5(a) of the Domestic Chemical Diversion Control
21 use 971. Act of 1993 is amended by striking "section 1505(a)" and insert-
ing "section 4".
(2) Section 9(b) of the Domestic Chemical Diversion Control
21 use 971. Act of 1993 is amended by striking "Controlled Substances
Act" and inserting "Controlled Substances Import and Export
Act".
(d) CORRECTION OF AMENDATORY LANGUAGE.—
(1) Section 2(a)(4)(B) of the Domestic Chemical Diversion
21 use 802. Control Act of 1993 is amended by inserting "the first place
it appears" before the semicolon.
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(2) Section 5(b)(3) of the Domestic Chemical Diversion Con-
trol Act of 1993 is amended by striking "at the end" and 21 use 960.
inserting "after paragraph (4)".
(e) MISSING CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 304(g) of the
Controlled Substances Act is amended by inserting "or chemical" 21 USC 824.
after "such substance" in the last sentence.
(f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this section 21 use 802 note,
shall take effect as of the date that is 120 days after the date
of enactment of the Domestic Chemical Diversion Control Act of
1993.
SEC. 330025. VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT.
(a) INCORRECT SECTION REFERENCE.—Section 1402(d)(3) of the
Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10601(d)(3)) is amended
by striking "1404(a)" and inserting "1404A".
(b) MISSING TEXT.—Section 1403(b)(1) of the Victims of Crime
Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10602(b)(1)) is amended by inserting after
"domestic violence" the following: "for—
"(A) medical expenses attributable to a physical injury
resulting from compensable crime, including expenses for
mental health counseling and care;
"(B) loss of wages attributable to a physical injury
resulting from a compensable crime; and
"(C) funeral expenses attributable to a death resulting
from a compensable crime".