Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act of 1997
Latest action (19 Nov 1997): Became Public Law No: 105-101.
What this bill does
The Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act of 1997, now enacted law, requires the U.S. Sentencing Commission to update federal sentencing guidelines. This update will establish a minimum two-level increase in sentencing for anyone convicted of committing an offense against the property of a national cemetery. The law defines national cemeteries to include those within the National Cemetery System or under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or the Interior.
This act specifically affects individuals who commit crimes against property located within national cemeteries, potentially leading to more severe penalties for such offenses. The law aims to ensure that sentences for these crimes are appropriately severe and consistent with other federal sentencing guidelines.
This bill was introduced in 1997 and was signed into law by the President in November of that year. Its passage means the U.S. Sentencing Commission is now mandated to implement these changes to the sentencing guidelines.
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Official summary
Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act of 1997 - Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend the Federal sentencing guidelines to provide a sentencing enhancement of not less than two levels for any offense against the property of a national cemetery.
Timeline
19 Nov 1997
Became Public Law No: 105-101.
Common questions
- What does S. 813 do?
- The Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act of 1997, now enacted law, requires the U.S. Sentencing Commission to update federal sentencing guidelines. This update will establish a minimum two-level increase in sentencing for anyone convicted of committing an offense against the property of a national cemetery. The law defines national cemeteries to include those within the National Cemetery System or under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or the Interior. This act specifically affects individuals who commit crimes against property located within national cemeteries, potentially leading to more severe penalties for such offenses. The law aims to ensure that sentences for these crimes are appropriately severe and consistent with other federal sentencing guidelines. This bill was introduced in 1997 and was signed into law by the President in November of that year. Its passage means the U.S. Sentencing Commission is now mandated to implement these changes to the sentencing guidelines.
- Has S. 813 become law?
- Yes. S. 813 has been enacted. Status last updated 19 Nov 1997.
- Who sponsored S. 813?
- S. 813 was sponsored by Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (R-SC), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 813?
- Became Public Law No: 105-101. (19 Nov 1997).
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