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The DETERRENCE Act: Proposed Sentencing Increases for Foreign-Directed Crimes

Original title: DETERRENCE Act

December 18, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes the potential prison time for defendants convicted of certain violent or threatening federal crimes by creating new s based on the involvement of foreign state actors.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal criminal defendants

Individuals convicted of specific federal crimes may face longer prison sentences if their actions are linked to foreign government coordination.

Federal officials

The bill provides enhanced protections for federal officers and employees by increasing penalties for those who threaten or injure them or their families.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 18, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

Ms. Hassan and Ms. Ernst are U.S. Senators representing New Hampshire and Iowa, respectively. context

Summary

The DETERRENCE Act would allow federal judges to add up to 10 years to prison sentences for individuals convicted of specific crimes—such as kidnapping, , stalking, and assaulting federal officials—if those crimes were committed at the direction of or in coordination with a foreign government.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Why It Matters

This bill changes the potential prison time for defendants convicted of certain violent or threatening federal crimes by creating new s based on the involvement of foreign state actors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all crimes?

No, it specifically targets a list of federal offenses including kidnapping, , stalking, and crimes against federal officials.

How much extra prison time could a defendant face?

Depending on the specific crime and the circumstances, the bill allows for s ranging from 30 months up to 10 additional years.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Expansion of Foreign-Directed Crime Penalties

The bill systematically amends multiple sections of Title 18 to create a uniform sentencing enhancement framework for crimes coordinated with foreign governments.

DETERRENCE Act

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Controversy40
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