This bill, designated the "No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act," seeks to substantially increase the penalties for a broad range of federal crimes committed against children. Its primary objective is to amend existing statutes within Title 18 of the United States Code to introduce the possibility of the death penalty or mandate life imprisonment for these severe offenses. The legislation targets individuals who commit heinous acts against minors, aiming to ensure the most stringent legal consequences. The bill specifically modifies penalties for offenses related to sex trafficking , including transportation, promotion, facilitation, coercion, and enticement involving minors. It also addresses the transportation of minors for illegal sexual activity and enhances penalties for repeat offenders in these categories. Furthermore, the legislation stiffens punishments for crimes involving the exploitation of children , such as arranging travel for illicit sexual conduct, and for the abhorrent act of selling children . Additionally, the bill significantly revises sentencing for various forms of sexual abuse . This includes aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a minor, and abusive sexual contact, where existing penalties are replaced with the option of death or mandatory life imprisonment. For offenses resulting in death, the bill also mandates either the death penalty or life imprisonment, reflecting a comprehensive effort to impose maximum penalties across these categories of crimes.
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingHuman traffickingSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingViolent crime
No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act
USA119th CongressHR-393| House
| Updated: 1/14/2025
This bill, designated the "No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act," seeks to substantially increase the penalties for a broad range of federal crimes committed against children. Its primary objective is to amend existing statutes within Title 18 of the United States Code to introduce the possibility of the death penalty or mandate life imprisonment for these severe offenses. The legislation targets individuals who commit heinous acts against minors, aiming to ensure the most stringent legal consequences. The bill specifically modifies penalties for offenses related to sex trafficking , including transportation, promotion, facilitation, coercion, and enticement involving minors. It also addresses the transportation of minors for illegal sexual activity and enhances penalties for repeat offenders in these categories. Furthermore, the legislation stiffens punishments for crimes involving the exploitation of children , such as arranging travel for illicit sexual conduct, and for the abhorrent act of selling children . Additionally, the bill significantly revises sentencing for various forms of sexual abuse . This includes aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a minor, and abusive sexual contact, where existing penalties are replaced with the option of death or mandatory life imprisonment. For offenses resulting in death, the bill also mandates either the death penalty or life imprisonment, reflecting a comprehensive effort to impose maximum penalties across these categories of crimes.
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingHuman traffickingSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingViolent crime