S. 956: Jetseta Gage Prevention and Deterrence of Crimes Against Children Act of 2005

109th Congress · introduced 2005-04-28 · Crime and Law Enforcement · Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8021)

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Where it came from: introduced 2005-04-28 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Jetseta Gage Prevention and Deterrence of Crimes Against Children Act of 2005

Plain summary

Jetseta Gage Prevention and Deterrence of Crimes Against Children Act of 2005 - Rewrites provisions of the federal criminal code regarding penalties for crimes against children to require a person convicted of a federal crime of violence against an individual under age 15 to be sentenced to: (1) death or life imprisonment if the crime results in the death of the victim; (2) life or at least 30 years imprisonment if the crime is a kidnaping, sexual assault, or maiming or results in serious bodily injury; (3) life or at least 14 years imprisonment if the crime results in bodily injury to a person under age 12; (4) life or at least ten years imprisonment if a dangerous weapon was used during and in relation to the crime; and (5) life or at least two years imprisonment in any other case. Increases penalties for sexual abuse of children, sexual exploitation and other abuse of children, and conduct relating to child prostitution. Christy Ann Fornoff Act - Denies a court, justice, or judge jurisdiction to consider claims relating to the judgment or sentence in an application for writ of habeas corpus on behalf of a person in custody pursuant to the judgment of a state court for a crime that involved the killing of a person under age 18. Sets timetables for proceedings. Extends certain rights associated with habeas corpus proceedings to victims of the state offense at issue. Makes this Act applicable to pending cases.

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Jetseta Gage Prevention and Deterrence of Crimes Against Children Act of 2005

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Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · 4 cosponsors

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John Thune (R-SD), John Cornyn (R-TX)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] reported raising $527,998 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-109s956.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/109/s>

Record fed-us-cong109-s956 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong109 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong109