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H.R. 2817 (107th)

Cybermolesters Enforcement Act of 2001

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Introduced

2 August 2001

Last action

10 September 2001 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Sponsors

Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Lucas, Ken [D-KY-4], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Schrock, Edward L. [R-VA-2], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

19 August 2025

Transport

Summary

Cybermolesters Enforcement Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for a five-year mandatory minimum sentence for: (1) transportation of a person under age 18 with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity; and (2) travel with intent to engage in a sexual act with a person under age 18. Authorizes the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications in the investigation of crimes involving: (1) transporting, receiving, distributing, selling, or possessing child pornography; or (2) coercing or enticing an individual to travel to engage in prostitution or any sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, transportation of a minor with the intent that the minor engage in such sexual activity, or travel for the purpose of engaging in a sexual act with a minor that would constitute a felony if that activity took place within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. Includes child pornography within the definition of "contraband" the transport, concealment, or possession of which is prohibited.

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Timeline

  1. 2 August 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 August 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 August 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 August 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 3 August 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 September 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

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