18 U.S.C. § 2265A — Repeat offenders

(a) Maximum Term of Imprisonment.— The maximum term of imprisonment for a violation of this chapter after a prior domestic violence or stalking offense shall be twice the term otherwise provided under this chapter. (b) Definition.— For purposes of this section— (1) the term “ prior domestic violence or stalking offense ” means a conviction for an offense— (A) under section 2261 , 2261A , or 2262 of this chapter; or (B) under State or tribal law for an offense consisting of conduct that would have been an offense under a section referred to in subparagraph (A) if the conduct had occurred within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States , or in interstate or foreign commerce; and (2) the term “ State ” means a State of the United States , the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States . (Added Pub. L. 109–162, title I, § 115 , Jan. 5, 2006 , 119 Stat. 2988 ; amended Pub. L. 113–4, title IX, § 906(c) , Mar. 7, 2013 , 127 Stat. 125 .) Editorial Notes Amendments 2013—Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 113–4 inserted “or tribal” after “State” .

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