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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4203IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 1, 2017Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mrs. Murphy of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo 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.