The Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 created a new section in the U.S. Criminal Code for hostage taking and the Omnibus Diplomatic Security And Antiterrorism Act of 1986 established a new extraterritorial statute pertaining to terrorist acts conducted abroad against U.S. citizens and interests.
The Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 introduced a new section to the U.S. Criminal Code concerning hostage taking, while the Omnibus Diplomatic Security And Antiterrorism Act of 1986 established a new extraterritorial statute regarding terrorist acts committed abroad against U.S. citizens and interests.