DETERRENCE Act

Kidnapping protections: Sentence increases of up to 10 years for completed acts, 10 years for conspiracies, and 5 years for attempts could serve as a deterrent for crimes involving foreign coordination (Section 2).

Murder-for-hire deterrents: Enhancements of up to 5 years, or up to 10 years if personal injury results, are provided for offenses involving foreign direction (Section 3).

Protection of federal officials: Increased sentences of up to 10 years for assaults involving bodily injury, dangerous weapons, or murder/attempted murder provide extra weight when such crimes are tied to foreign governments (Section 4).

Stalking penalties: The bill allows for increased sentences of up to 30 months in some cases, 5 years for serious bodily injury or use of a weapon, and 10 years if death results (Section 5).

Security for government employees: Sentencing can be increased by up to 10 years for offenses against officers and employees of the United States when coordinated with foreign governments (Section 6).

Presidential and staff security: Enhanced sentences of up to 10 years are authorized for crimes such as assassination, kidnapping, and assault targeting the President and Presidential staff when foreign coordination is involved (Section 7).

Increased prison time for kidnapping: Individuals convicted of kidnapping, conspiracy, or attempt may face significantly longer sentences depending on their knowledge of foreign coordination (Section 2).

Expanded penalties for murder-for-hire: Those involved in crimes involving interstate commerce facilities may face up to 10 years of additional prison time (Section 3).

Heavier penalties for crimes against officials: Individuals committing crimes against the families of federal officials may face up to 10 years of additional time for assaults involving injury or dangerous weapons (Section 4).

Increased sentences for stalking offenses: Those convicted of stalking may face sentence increases ranging from 30 months up to 10 years (Section 5).

Enhanced sentences for targeting officers: Crimes against United States officers and employees may result in up to 10 years of additional prison time (Section 6).

Expanded liability for Presidential-related crimes: Individuals convicted of crimes involving the President or Presidential staff may face up to 10 years of additional sentencing (Section 7).