Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
No Haven for Dangerous Fugitives Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to expand the scope of conduct that constitutes unlawful flight to avoid prosecution or giving testimony. Current law makes it a crime to move or travel in interstate or foreign commerce with intent to avoid prosecution or giving testimony. This bill expands the scope of prohibited conduct to include being present within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or entering or leaving Indian country, with intent to avoid prosecution or giving testimony.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsState and local government operations
To amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize unlawful flight to avoid prosecution into or from Indian country.
USA115th CongressHR-4864| House
| Updated: 1/24/2018
No Haven for Dangerous Fugitives Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to expand the scope of conduct that constitutes unlawful flight to avoid prosecution or giving testimony. Current law makes it a crime to move or travel in interstate or foreign commerce with intent to avoid prosecution or giving testimony. This bill expands the scope of prohibited conduct to include being present within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or entering or leaving Indian country, with intent to avoid prosecution or giving testimony.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsState and local government operations