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Bill98th CongressFiled Jun 14, 1983Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1469

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code relating to the sexual exploitation of children.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 14, 1983)

Amends the Federal criminal code dealing with the sexual exploitation of children. Prohibits the distribution of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors even if the material is not found to be "obscene" and is transferred without sale.

Increases the criminal fines for violation of this section by individuals from $10,000 to $75,000 (from $15,000 to $150,000 for a second or subsequent offense). Sets a fine of $250,000 for organizations.

Provides for both criminal and civil forfeiture.

Requires the Attorney General to report annually to Congress on the number of cases and convictions, and the dollar amount received in forfeiture, under this section.

What just happenedJul 27, 1983

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
23 cosponsors9 D14 R
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  1. Jul 27, 1983CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime Subcommittee
  2. Jul 25, 1983IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jul 22, 1983Floor

    The engrossed copy of the bill was modified by adding an amendment by Mr. Thurmond, by unanimous consent.

  4. Jul 16, 1983Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  5. Jul 16, 1983Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  6. Jun 29, 1983Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.

  7. Jun 29, 1983Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. With written report No. 98-169.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Jun 29, 1983Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. With written report No. 98-169.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Jun 16, 1983Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 57 without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Jun 14, 1983IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Jun 14, 1983IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate