The Paula Bohovesky and Joan D'Alessandro Act would increase criminal penalties for certain offenses against children by amending federal law. Specifically, the bill expands when the death penalty or life imprisonment can be imposed for crimes involving children—adding sexual offenses against victims under 18 years old to the list of offenses that can trigger these maximum sentences. This change affects individuals convicted of sexual crimes against minors in the federal court system. The bill does not include new funding or implementation timelines, as it primarily modifies existing sentencing provisions in federal criminal law. The legislation was introduced in April 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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