Public Law 89–141

That title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting immediately following section 1734 thereof, a new chapter, as follows:

“Chapter 84.— PRESIDENTIAL ASSASSINATION, KIDNAPING, AND ASSAULT

Ҥ 1751. Presidential assassination, kidnaping, and assault; penalties

“(a)“(a)

Whoever kills any individual who is the President, of the United States, the President-elect, the Vice President, or, if there is no Vice President, the officer next in the order of succession to the office of President of the United States, the Vice-President-elect, of any individual who is acting as President under the Constitution and laws of the United States, shall be punished as provided by sections

62 Stat. 756.

1111 and 1112 of this title.

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“(b)“(b)

Whoever kidnaps any individual designated in subsection (a) of this section shall be punished (1) by imprisonment for any term of years or for life, or (2) by death or imprisonment for any term of years or for life, if death results to such individual.

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“(c)“(c)

Whoever attempts to kill or kidnap any individual designated in subsection (a) of this section shall be punished by imprisonment for any term of years or for life.

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“(d)“(d)

If two or more persons conspire to kill or kidnap any individual designated in subsection (a) of this section and one or more of such persons do any act to effect the object of the conspiracy, each shall be punished (1) by imprisonment for any term of years or for life, or (2) by death or imprisonment for any term of years or for life, if death results to such individual.

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“(e)“(e)

Whoever assaults any person designated in subsection (a) of this section shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.

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“(f)“(f)

The terms ‘President-elect’ and ‘Vice-President-elect’ as used in this section shall mean such persons as are the apparent successful candidates for the offices of President and Vice President, respectively, as ascertained from the results of the general elections held to determine the electors of President and Vice President in accordance with

62 Stat. 672.

title 3, United States Code, sections 1 and 2.

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“(g)“(g)

The Attorney General of the United States, in his discretion, is authorized to pay an amount not to exceed $100,000 for information and services concerning a violation of this section. Any officer or employe® of the United States or of any State or local government who furnishes information or renders service in the performance of his official duties shall not. be eligible for payment under this subsection.

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“(h)“(h)

If Federal investigative or prosecutive jurisdiction is asserted for a violation of this section, such assertion shall suspend the exercise of jurisdiction by a State or local authority, under any applicable State or local law, until Federal action is terminated.

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“(i)“(i)

Violations of this section shall be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Assistance may be requested from any Federal, State, or local agency, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, any statute, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding.”

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Sec. 2.

Subsection (c) of section 3486 of title 18, United States Code,

68 Stat. 746.

is amended by inserting after the words “in any case or proceeding before any grand jury or court of the United States” the following: “involving any violation of section 1751 of title 18 of the United States Code, or”.

Sec. 3.

The table of contents to “Part I.—Crimes” of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after

a new chapter reference as follows: