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PUBLIC LAW 104-71—DEC. 23, 1995 109 STAT. 775 raphy and other sex offenses against children. The Commission shall include in the report — (1) an analysis of the sentences imposed for offenses under sections 2251, 2252, and 2423 of title 18, United States Code, and recommendations regarding any modifications to the sentencing guidelines that may be appropriate with respect to those offenses; (2) an analysis of the sentences imposed for offenses under sections 2241, 2242, 2243, and 2244 of title 18, United States Code, in cases in which the victim was under the age of 18 years, and recommendations regarding any modifications to the sentencing guidelines that may be appropriate with respect to those offenses; (3) an analysis of the type of substantial assistance that courts have recognized as warranting a downward departure from the sentencing guidelines relating to offenses under section 2251 or 2252 of title 18, United States Code; (4) a survey of the recidivism rate for offenders convicted of committing sex crimes against children, an analysis of the impact on recidivism of sexual abuse treatment provided during or after incarceration or both, and an analysis of whether increased penalties would reduce recidivism for those crimes; and (5) such other recommendations with respect to the offenses described in this section as the Commission deems appropriate. Approved December 23, 1995. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1240: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 104-90 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 141 (1995): Apr. 4, considered and passed House. Apr. 6, considered and passed Senate, amended. Dec. 12, House concurred in Senate amendment.