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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
Kristi L. Noem

Kristi L. Noem

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Trey Gowdy (Republican)

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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Jan 19, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 19, 2018
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.
Jan 23, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Jan 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • January 19, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 19, 2018
    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.


  • January 23, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.


  • January 24, 2018
    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
Jan 19, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 19, 2018
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.
Jan 23, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Jan 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • January 19, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 19, 2018
    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.


  • January 23, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.


  • January 24, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Kristi L. Noem

Kristi L. Noem

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Trey Gowdy (Republican)

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