United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 4864 — No Haven for Dangerous Fugitives Act of 2018

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill aims to penalize those who unlawfully flee prosecution in or from Indian country.

The No Haven for Dangerous Fugitives Act of 2018 proposes to amend existing law to include penalties for fleeing prosecution to or from Indian country. It also emphasizes the importance of respecting Tribal sovereignty and encourages governments to establish extradition agreements with Indian Tribes.

Summary

No Haven for Dangerous Fugitives Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to expand the scope of conduct that constitutes unlawful flight to avoid prosecution or giving testimony. Current law makes it a crime to move or travel in interstate or foreign commerce with intent to avoid prosecution or giving testimony. This bill expands the scope of prohibited conduct to include being present within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or entering or leaving Indian country, with intent to avoid prosecution or giving testimony.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the jurisdiction of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution to include actions within Indian country and special maritime and territorial jurisdictions.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 1073

    or is present within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or enters or leaves Indian country (as such term is defined in section 1151),

    It adds provisions to penalize individuals who are present in Indian country or special maritime jurisdiction while trying to evade prosecution.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4864 do?
No Haven for Dangerous Fugitives Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to expand the scope of conduct that constitutes unlawful flight to avoid prosecution or giving testimony. Current law makes it a crime to move or travel in interstate or foreign commerce with intent to avoid prosecution or giving testimony. This bill expands the scope of prohibited conduct to include being present within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or entering or leaving Indian country, with intent to avoid prosecution or giving testimony.
Who sponsors HR 4864?
HR 4864 is sponsored by Noem, Kristi L. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4864?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4864?
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