H.R. 1731 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
H.R. 1731 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Apr 10, 2003, sponsored by John R. Carter with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 108-275
What it does
Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for aggravated identity theft. Prescribes sentences of two years' imprisonment for knowingly transferring, possessing, or using, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person during and in relation to specified felony violations (including felonies relating to theft from employee benefit plans and various fr…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John R. Carter (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2003
- Passed the HouseJun 23, 2004
- Passed the SenateJun 25, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentJul 8, 2004
- Became lawJul 15, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-275. (Jul 15, 2004)
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- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 218: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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