This bill requires mandatory minimum prison sentences of 30 years for federal sexual abuse crimes. Currently, judges have discretion to impose any prison term for these offenses, but the legislation would eliminate that flexibility by requiring a minimum 30-year sentence for both aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse convictions, with life imprisonment remaining an available option for more severe cases. The bill affects anyone convicted of sexual abuse under federal jurisdiction and applies to future cases once enacted. There is no specific funding mechanism or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation. The bill was introduced on April 11, 2024, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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