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H.R. 3914 (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. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Baldus, Alvin J. [D-WI-3], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8], Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5]

Subjects

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Source updated

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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