Library / Laws / 114th / hr / H.R. 2862 / Introduced in House
I
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2862
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 23, 2015
Mr. Rooney of Florida (for himself, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Walz, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Rigell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To authorize the amendment of the Federal sentencing guidelines to provide for an increase in 2
levels if the defendant intentionally selected any victim or any property
as the object of the offense of conviction because of the victim’s
military service or status as a veteran.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Veterans Protection Enhancement Act.
2.
Duties of Federal Sentencing Commission
Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, the United States Sentencing Commission shall, if appropriate, amend the Federal sentencing guidelines to provide for an increase in 2 levels if the defendant intentionally selected any victim or any property as the object of the offense of conviction because of the victim’s military service or status as a veteran.