Detailed Summary

Terrorism Prevention and Deterrence Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 25 years (or a life term if a death results) for providing, or attempting or conspiring to provide, material support or resources to a perpetrator of international terrorism, or to a family member or other person associated with such perpetrator, with the intent to facilitate, reward, or encourage any act of international terrorism. Provides for expanded jurisdiction bases for prosecuting such offense.

Increases prison terms for providing material support to foreign terrorist organizations and for receiving military-type training from a foreign terrorist organization. Prohibits attempts or conspiracies to receive such training.

Increases criminal penalties for terrorist murders or manslaughters of U.S. nationals outside the United States. Prohibits terrorist kidnappings of U.S. nationals outside the United States. Includes sexual assault in the crime of physical violence against a U.S. national outside the United States.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/7/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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