S. 2552 — Introduced in Senate

II 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2552 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 11, 2016Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Whitehouse, and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend section 875(c) of title 18, United States Code, to include an intent requirement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Interstate Threats Clarification Act of 2016. 2. Interstate communications Section 875(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (a) by inserting (1) before Whoever; (b) in paragraph (1), as so designated, by striking in interstate or foreign commerce and inserting , using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce,; and (c) by adding at the end the following: (2) For purposes of an offense under this subsection, the Government shall prove that the defendant intended, had knowledge, or recklessly disregarded the risk, that the communication would be reasonably interpreted as a threat. .