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 and the Omnibus Diplomatic Security And Antiterrorism Act of 1986 both introduced new laws related to crime, specifically hostage taking and terrorism, respectively.