I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1842 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2017 Mr. Ratcliffe introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to include State crimes of violence as grounds for an enhanced penalty when sex offenders fail to register or report certain information as required by Federal law, to include prior military offenses for purposes of recidivist sentencing provisions, and for other purposes.