S 2002: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking a child hostage in order to evade arrest.

Congress: 104 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: neutral

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Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] (R-ME)

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for using or threatening to use force against any Federal officer or agency and seizing or detaining a child in order to evade arrest or obstruct justice.