Bill · H.R. 2726· House(119-HR-2726)
Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the "Paula Bohovesky and Joan D'Alessandro Act." It seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to increase the scope of penalties for crimes against children. Specifically, it aims to change how penalties are applied based on the age of the victim.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill increases legal protections and penalties for crimes committed against children.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal criminal sentencing definitions regarding crimes against children.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+5
The bill increases penalties for specific criminal offenses against minors, representing a toughening of sentencing guidelines.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased penalties for sexual offenses against minors: The bill adds language stating that a penalty can involve death or imprisonment if the victim is under 18 years old and the conviction involves a sexual offense. This change is found in Section 2.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+5
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York