[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 18, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 18, 1994]
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        THE INTRODUCTION OF THE LOCK OUT CHILD CRIME ACT OF 1944

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                           HON. MEL REYNOLDS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 1994

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the Lock Out 
Child Act of 1994. This legislation would federalize the crime of child 
molestation. I urge my colleagues support for this vital legislation.
  The LOCK bill makes the horrible, sick crime of child molestation a 
Federal offense. It is intended to ensure that child molesters do not 
slip through the cracks of the current system of prosecution.
  This legislation would institute a minimum mandatory sentence of no 
less than 10 years for anyone convicted of child molestation and 
permits a sentence of up to life.
  Our children are our most precious resource, Mr. Speaker. They are 
not adequately protected by the various laws of the States and 
municipalities. Sometimes, through oversight and miscommunication in 
the various levels of government, accused child molesters walk the 
streets stalking our children. We must end the uncertainty of the 
present system as it relates to these crimes against children.
  I urge my colleagues' support and cosponsorship of the Lock Out Child 
Crime legislation.

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