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H.R. 3913 (95th)

Child Abuse Prevention Act

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Introduced

23 February 1977

Last action

23 February 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Daniel, W. C. (Dan) [D-VA-5], Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Stockman, David A. [R-MI-4]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Child Abuse Prevention Act - Prohibits the sexual exploitation of children by making it unlawful for any individual to: (1) cause or permit a child to be photographed or filmed engaged in a sexual act prohibited under this Act; (2) photograph or film a prohibited sexual act; (3) knowingly transport any film or photograph depicting a prohibited sexual act; or (4) receive for sale or sell any such film or photograph, if such individual knows or should know such film or photograph has or may be transported in such a manner as to affect interstate or foreign commerce. Imposes a fine of up to $50,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 20 years for a violation of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 23 February 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 February 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 February 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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