H.R. 4203 — Introduced in House

I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4203 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2017Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mrs. Murphy of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combat Online Predators Act. 2. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children (a) In general Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2261A the following: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children If the victim of an offense under section 2261A is under the age of 18 years, the maximum imprisonment for the offense is 5 years greater than the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise provided for that offense in section 2261. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2261A the following new item: 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children. . (c) Conforming amendment Section 2261(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting or section 2262B, as the case may be after provided in subsection (b). 3. Best practices regarding enforcement of anti-stalking laws to be included in annual report of the Attorney General In the annual report under section 529 of title 28, United States Code, the Attorney General shall— (1) include an evaluation of Federal, tribal, State, and local efforts to enforce laws relating to stalking; and (2) identify and describe those elements of such efforts that constitute the best practices for the enforcement of such laws.