18 U.S.C. § 1 (CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE)
[§ 1. Repealed. Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 218(a)(1), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2027]
text: Section, acts June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 684; Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–596, § 8, 98 Stat. 3138, classified offenses as a felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal of section effective Nov. 1, 1987, and applicable only to offenses committed after the taking effect of such repeal, see section 235(a)(1) of Pub. L. 98–473, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3551 of this title.
heading: Short Title of 2022 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 117–180, div. C, title I, § 103(a), Sept. 30, 2022, 136 Stat. 2133, provided that: “This section [enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3551 of this title] may be cited as the ‘United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–176, § 1, Sept. 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 2108, provided that: “This Act [amending section 2255 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 2255 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–159, § 3(a), June 25, 2022, 136 Stat. 1313, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Bipartisan Safer Communities Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–107, § 1, Mar. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1125, provided that: “This Act [amending section 249 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Emmett Till Antilynching Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title X, § 1001(a), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 912, provided that: “This section [enacting section 4051 of this title, amending section 3621 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3621 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Ramona Brant Improvement of Conditions for Women in Federal Custody Act’.”
Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title XI, § 1101(a), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 919, provided that: “This section [enacting section 925B of this title and amending section 921 of this title] may be cited as the ‘NICS Denial Notification Act of 2022’.”
Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title XII, § 1201, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 923, provided that: “This title [enacting section 250 of this title and section 60106 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, amending sections 2242 to 2244 and 2246 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 60106 of Title 34] may be cited as the ‘Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2022’.”
heading: Short Title of 2021 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 117–59, § 1, Nov. 18, 2021, 135 Stat. 1468, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 111, 115, and 1114 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1114 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act’.”
Pub. L. 116–309, § 1, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4922, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 41312 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, amending section 116 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 116 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Strengthening the Opposition to Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2020’ or the ‘STOP FGM Act of 2020’.”
heading: Short Title of 2020 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 116–260, div. O, title X, § 1001, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2155, provided that: “This title [repealing chapter 89 and sections 46, 511A, 707, 708, 711, 711a, 715, and 1921 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Clean Up the Code Act of 2019’.”
Pub. L. 116–249, § 1, Dec. 22, 2020, 134 Stat. 1126, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 2261B of this title and amending section 2261A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Combat Online Predators Act’.”
Pub. L. 116–179, § 1, Oct. 20, 2020, 134 Stat. 855, provided that: “This Act [amending section 1030 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act’.”
Pub. L. 116–159, div. D, title II, § 4201, Oct. 1, 2020, 134 Stat. 741, provided that: “This title [enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3551 of this title] may be cited as the ‘United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2020’.”
heading: Short Title of 2019 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 116–72, § 1, Nov. 25, 2019, 133 Stat. 1151, provided that: “This Act [amending section 48 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act’ or the ‘PACT Act’.”
Pub. L. 116–31, § 1, July 25, 2019, 133 Stat. 1034, provided that: “This Act [amending section 175b of this title] may be cited as the ‘Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019’.”
heading: Short Title of 2018 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 115–395, § 1, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5287, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 2258A to 2258E of this title] may be cited as the ‘CyberTipline Modernization Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–392, § 1(a), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5250, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 2429 of this title, section 645 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and section 20709a of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, amending sections 521, 1583, 1587, 1591, 2423, 2426, 2516, and 3014 of this title, sections 187 and 473 of Title 6, sections 7103, 7105, and 7110 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, section 524 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, section 9705 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and sections 20304, 20708, 20711, and 41309 of Title 34, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 20701 and 20704 of Title 34] may be cited as the ‘Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017’.”
Pub. L. 115–391, § 1(a), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5194, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘First Step Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–391, title II, § 201, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5216, provided that: “This title [enacting section 4050 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–299, § 1, Dec. 7, 2018, 132 Stat. 4383, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 2259A and 2259B of this title, amending sections 1593, 2252A, 2256, 2259, 3509, and 3613 of this title and section 20101 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 2259 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–271, title VIII, § 8121, Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4108, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle J (§§ 8121, 8122) of title VIII of Pub. L. 115–271, enacting section 220 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–253, § 1, Oct. 3, 2018, 132 Stat. 3183, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 2331, 2333 and 2334 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2331, 2332 and 2334 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–249, § 1, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3162, provided that: “This Act [amending section 247 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–164, § 1, Apr. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 1253, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 2421A of this title, amending sections 1591 and 1595 of this title and section 230 of Title 47, Telecommunications, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 230 of Title 47] may be cited as the ‘Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017’.”
Pub. L. 115–141, div. V, § 101, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1213, provided that: “This division [enacting sections 2523 and 2713 of this title, amending sections 2511, 2520, 2702, 2703, 2707, 3121, and 3124 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 2520, 2523, and 2703 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act’ or the ‘CLOUD Act’.”
heading: Short Title of 2016 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 114–316, § 1, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1593, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 3273 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 3273 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016’.”
Pub. L. 114–236, § 1, Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 966, provided that: “This Act [enacting chapter 238 of this title and sections 10603f and 14043g–1 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and amending section 10601 of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act of 2016’.”
Pub. L. 114–222, § 1, Sept. 28, 2016, 130 Stat. 852, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 1605B of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, amending section 2333 of this title and section 1605 of Title 28, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 2333 of this title and section 1605B of Title 28] may be cited as the ‘Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act’.”
Pub. L. 114–154, § 1, May 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 387, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 2318 and 2320 of this title and section 959 of Title 21, Food and Drugs] may be cited as the ‘Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015’.”
Pub. L. 114–153, § 1, May 11, 2016, 130 Stat. 376, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1832, 1833, 1835, 1836, 1838, 1839, and 1961 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1832 and 1833 of this title and section 620 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the ‘Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016’.”
Pub. L. 114–133, § 1, Mar. 9, 2016, 130 Stat. 296, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 4049 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015’.”
heading: Short Title of 2015 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 114–22, § 1(a), May 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 227, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015’.”
Pub. L. 114–22, title I, § 118(a), May 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 247, provided that: “This section [amending section 1591 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015’ or the ‘SAVE Act of 2015’.”
heading: Short Title of 2014 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 113–104, § 1, May 20, 2014, 128 Stat. 1156, provided that: “This Act [amending section 117 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013’.”
heading: Short Title of 2013 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 113–47, § 1, Oct. 31, 2013, 127 Stat. 572, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3551 of this title] may be cited as the ‘United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2013’.”
Pub. L. 113–12, § 1, June 3, 2013, 127 Stat. 448, provided that: “This Act [amending section 704 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Stolen Valor Act of 2013’.”
Pub. L. 112–269, § 1, Jan. 14, 2013, 126 Stat. 2442, provided that: “This Act [amending section 1831 of this title and enacting provisions listed in a table relating to sentencing guidelines set out as a note under section 994 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the ‘Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012’.”
Pub. L. 112–258, § 1, Jan. 10, 2013, 126 Stat. 2414, provided that: “This Act [amending section 2710 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012’.”
Pub. L. 112–257, § 1, Jan. 10, 2013, 126 Stat. 2413, provided that: “This Act [amending section 3056 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Former Presidents Protection Act of 2012’.”
heading: Short Title of 2012 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 112–236, § 1, Dec. 28, 2012, 126 Stat. 1627, provided that: “This Act [amending section 1832 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012’.”
Pub. L. 112–206, § 1, Dec. 7, 2012, 126 Stat. 1490, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1514, 2252, 2252A, and 3486 of this title, section 566 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and sections 17611, 17612, 17615, and 17617 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions listed in a table relating to sentencing guidelines set out as a note under section 994 of Title 28] may be cited as the ‘Child Protection Act of 2012’.”
Pub. L. 112–186, § 1, Oct. 5, 2012, 126 Stat. 1427, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 670 of this title, amending sections 659, 981, 1952, 1957, 2117, 2314, 2315, 2516, and 3663A of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 670 of this title and listed in a table relating to sentencing guidelines set out as a note under section 994 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the ‘Strengthening and Focusing Enforcement to Deter Organized Stealing and Enhance Safety Act of 2012’ or the ‘SAFE DOSES Act’.”
Pub. L. 112–127, § 1, June 5, 2012, 126 Stat. 370, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 257 of Title 6, Domestic Security, amending sections 555, 982, 1956, and 2516 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 555 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012’.”
Pub. L. 112–98, § 1, Mar. 8, 2012, 126 Stat. 263, provided that: “This Act [amending section 1752 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011’.”
heading: Short Title of 2011 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 112–44, § 1, Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 532, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3551 of this title] may be cited as the ‘United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011’.”
heading: Short Title of 2010 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 111–307, § 1, Dec. 14, 2010, 124 Stat. 3282, provided that: “This Act [amending section 42 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act’.”
Pub. L. 111–294, § 1, Dec. 9, 2010, 124 Stat. 3177, provided that: “This Act [amending section 48 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 48 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010’.”
Pub. L. 111–272, § 1, Oct. 12, 2010, 124 Stat. 2855, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 926B and 926C of this title] may be cited as the ‘Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010’.”
Pub. L. 111–225, § 1, Aug. 10, 2010, 124 Stat. 2387, provided that: “This Act [amending section 1791 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010’.”
Pub. L. 111–174, § 1, May 27, 2010, 124 Stat. 1216, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 114 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, amending sections 2519, 3006A, 3154, and 3553 of this title and section 631 of Title 28, and repealing section 114 of Title 28] may be cited as the ‘Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act of 2010’.”
heading: Short Title of 2009 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 111–84, div. E, § 4701, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2835, which set out short title of division E of Pub. L. 111–84, was editorially reclassified and is set out as a note under section 10101 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
Pub. L. 111–79, § 1, Oct. 19, 2009, 123 Stat. 2086, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 3512 of this title and amending sections 2703, 2711, and 3127 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009’.”
Pub. L. 111–21, § 1, May 20, 2009, 123 Stat. 1617, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 27 of this title, amending sections 20, 1014, 1031, 1348, 1956, and 1957 of this title and sections 3729 to 3733 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3729 of Title 31] may be cited as the ‘Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009’ or ‘FERA’.”
heading: Short Title of 2008 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 110–407, § 1, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4296, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 2285 of this title and section 70508 of Title 46, Shipping, amending sections 70501, 70502, 70504, and 70505 of Title 46, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 2285 of this title and provisions listed in a table relating to sentencing guidelines set out as a note under section 994 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the ‘Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008’.”
Pub. L. 110–358, title I, § 101, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4001, provided that: “This title [amending sections 2251, 2251A, 2252 and 2252A of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 2251 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2007’.”
Pub. L. 110–358, title II, § 201, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4003, provided that: “This title [amending sections 1956, 2252 and 2252A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Enhancing the Effective Prosecution of Child Pornography Act of 2007’.”
Pub. L. 110–340, § 1, Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3735, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 2442 and 3300 of this title, amending sections 1182 and 1227 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1158 of Title 8] may be cited as the ‘Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008’.”
Pub. L. 110–326, title I, § 101, Sept. 26, 2008, 122 Stat. 3560, provided that: “This title [amending section 3056 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3056 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008’.”
Pub. L. 110–326, title II, § 201, Sept. 26, 2008, 122 Stat. 3560, provided that: “This title [amending sections 1030, 2332b, and 3663 of this title and amending provisions listed in a table relating to sentencing guidelines set out as a note under section 994 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the ‘Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008’.”
Pub. L. 110–179, § 1, Jan. 7, 2008, 121 Stat. 2556, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 1040 of this title, amending sections 1341 and 1343 of this title, and enacting provisions listed in a table relating to sentencing guidelines set out as a note under section 994 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the ‘Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007’.”
heading: Short Title of 2007 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 110–151, § 1, Dec. 21, 2007, 121 Stat. 1821, provided that: “This Act [amending section 1091 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Genocide Accountability Act of 2007’.”
Pub. L. 110–22, § 1, May 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 88, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 49 of this title and amending section 2156 of Title 7, Agriculture] may be cited as the ‘Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007’.”
Pub. L. 109–481, § 1, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3673, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 706a of this title] may be cited as the ‘Geneva Distinctive Emblems Protection Act of 2006’.”
Pub. L. 109–476, § 1, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3568, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 1039 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 1039 of this title and amending provisions listed in a table relating to sentencing guidelines set out as a note under section 994 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the ‘Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006’.”
heading: Short Title of 2006 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 109–437, § 1, Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3266, provided that: “This Act [amending section 704 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 704 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Stolen Valor Act of 2005’.”
Pub. L. 109–374, § 1, Nov. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 2652, provided that: “This Act [amending section 43 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act’.”
Pub. L. 109–181, § 1(a)(1), Mar. 16, 2006, 120 Stat. 285, provided that: “This section [amending section 2320 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 2320 of this title, and enacting provisions listed in a table relating to sentencing guidelines set out as a note under section 994 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the ‘Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act’.”
Pub. L. 109–181, § 2(a), Mar. 16, 2006, 120 Stat. 288, provided that: “This section [amending sections 2318, 2319A, and 2320 of this title and section 1101 of Title 17, Copyrights] may be cited as the ‘Protecting American Goods and Services Act of 2005’.”
Pub. L. 109–178, § 1, Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 278, provided that: “This Act [amending section 2709 of this title, section 3414 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, sections 1681u and 1681v of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and sections 436 and 1861 of Title 50, War and National Defense, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3414 of Title 12] may be cited as the ‘USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006’.”
Pub. L. 109–177, § 1(a), Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 192, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005’.”
Pub. L. 109–177, title II, § 201, Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 230, provided that: “This title [enacting section 3599 of this title, amending section 3583 of this title and section 848 of Title 21, Food and Drugs, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 46502 of Title 49, Transportation] may be cited as the ‘Terrorist Death Penalty Enhancement Act of 2005’.”
Pub. L. 109–177, title III, § 301, Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 233, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America’s Seaports Act of 2005’.”
Pub. L. 109–177, title IV, § 401, Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 243, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Combating Terrorism Financing Act of 2005’.”
Pub. L. 109–177, title VI, § 601, Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 251, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Secret Service Authorization and Technical Modification Act of 2005’.”
heading: Short Title of 2004 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 108–458, title VI, § 6701, Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3764, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle H (§§ 6701–6704) of title VI of Pub. L. 108–458, enacting section 1038 of this title, amending sections 1001, 1505, and 1958 of this title, and enacting provisions listed in a table relating to sentencing guidelines set out as a note under section 994 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the ‘Stop Terrorist and Military Hoaxes Act of 2004’.”
Pub. L. 108–458, title VI, § 6801, Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3766, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle I (§§ 6801–6803) of title VI of Pub. L. 108–458, enacting section 832 of this title, amending sections 175b, 1961, 2332a, and 2332b of this title and sections 2077 and 2122 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 175b of this title] may be cited as the ‘Weapons of Mass Destruction Prohibition Improvement Act of 2004’.”
Pub. L. 108–458, title VI, § 6901, Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3769, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle J (§§ 6901–6911) of title VI of Pub. L. 108–458, enacting sections 175c, 2332g, and 2332h of this title, amending sections 1956, 2332b, and 2516 of this title, section 2778 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, and sections 2122 and 2272 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 175c of this title] may be cited as the ‘Prevention of Terrorist Access to Destructive Weapons Act of 2004’.”
heading: Short Title of 2003 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 108–21, § 1(a), Apr. 30, 2003, 117 Stat. 650, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003’ or ‘PROTECT Act’.”
heading: Short Title of 2002 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title IV, § 4001, Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1806, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002’.”
heading: Short Title of 2001 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 107–56, § 1(a), Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 272, as amended by Pub. L. 109–177, title I, § 101(b), Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 194, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001’ or the ‘USA PATRIOT Act’.”
heading: Short Title of 1998 Amendments
text: Pub. L. 105–314, § 1(a), Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 2974, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act of 1998’.”
Pub. L. 105–184, § 1, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 520, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 709, 982, 2326, 2327, and 2703 of this title and enacting provisions listed in a table relating to sentencing guidelines set out as a note under section 994 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure] may be cited as the ‘Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act of 1998’.”
heading: Short Title of 1996 Amendments
text: Pub. L. 104–294, § 1, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3488, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Economic Espionage Act of 1996’.”
Pub. L. 104–132, § 1, Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1214, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996’.”
heading: Short Title of 1994 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 103–322, title X, § 100001, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1996, provided that: “This title [amending section 13 of this title and section 3751 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘Drunk Driving Child Protection Act of 1994’.”
heading: Short Title of 1990 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 101–647, § 1, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4789, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Crime Control Act of 1990’.”
heading: Short Title of 1988 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7011, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4395, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 7011–7096) of title VII of Pub. L. 100–690, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Minor and Technical Criminal Law Amendments Act of 1988’.”
heading: Short Title of 1987 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 100–185, § 1, Dec. 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 1279, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 19 of this title, amending sections 18, 3013, 3559, 3571, 3572, 3573, 3611, 3612, and 3663 of this title and section 604 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 3611 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Criminal Fine Improvements Act of 1987’.”
heading: Short Title of 1986 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 99–646, § 1, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3592, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Criminal Law and Procedure Technical Amendments Act of 1986’.”
heading: Short Title of 1984 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 200, Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1976, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984’.”
heading: Short Title of 1974 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 93–412, § 1, Sept. 3, 1974, 88 Stat. 1089, provided: “That this Act [amending section 3006A of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3006A of this title] may be cited as the ‘District of Columbia Criminal Justice Act’.”
heading: Severability
text: Pub. L. 108–21, § 2, Apr. 30, 2003, 117 Stat. 651, provided that: “If any provision of this Act [see Tables for classification], or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of this Act, and the application of such provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances, shall not be affected by such invalidation.”
Pub. L. 107–56, § 2, Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 275, provided that: “Any provision of this Act [see Short Title of 2001 Amendment note above] held to be invalid or unenforceable by its terms, or as applied to any person or circumstance, shall be construed so as to give it the maximum effect permitted by law, unless such holding shall be one of utter invalidity or unenforceability, in which event such provision shall be deemed severable from this Act and shall not affect the remainder thereof or the application of such provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other, dissimilar circumstances.”
Pub. L. 104–132, title IX, § 904, Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1319, provided that: “If any provision of this Act [see Short Title of 1996 Amendments note above], an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions of such to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.”