United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3993 (103rd)
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Act of 1994
Introduced
9 March 1994
Last action
25 March 1994 · Reported
Status
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.
Sponsors
Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Byrne, Leslie L. [D-VA-11], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]
Subjects
Transport
Source updated
26 August 2025
Summary
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Act of 1994 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit, and establish penalties for: (1) employing or inducing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing any visual depiction of such conduct, intending that such depiction will be imported into the United States or into waters within 12 miles of the coast of the United States; and (2) knowingly receiving, transporting, distributing, selling, or possessing with intent to transport, sell, or distribute such depiction, with such intent. Repeals the caps on fines for sexual exploitation of children. Subjects individuals who violate prohibitions against sexual exploitation of children (as under current law) or sexual abuse to a fine or imprisonment for up to ten years, or both, and a fine or from five to 15 years, or both, if such individual has a prior conviction of sexual abuse. Sets forth: (1) analogous provisions with respect to certain activities relating to material involving the sexual exploitation of children (as under current law) or sexual exploitation of minors; and (2) penalties for conspiring and attempting to violate such provisions. Makes violation of this Act a predicate offense to a violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations statute. Sets penalties for travel in interstate commerce with intent to engage in a sexual act with a person under age 18. Expresses the sense of the Congress that each State that has not yet done so should enact legislation prohibiting the production, distribution, receipt, or simple possession of materials depicting a person under age 18 engaging in sexually explicit conduct and providing for a maximum imprisonment of at least one year and the forfeiture of assets used in the commission or support of, or gained from, such offenses.
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Timeline
9 March 1994
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
9 March 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 March 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 March 1994
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Source: Committee
11 March 1994
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Source: Committee
11 March 1994
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
17 March 1994
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
17 March 1994
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
25 March 1994
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.
Source: Calendars
25 March 1994
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 103-469. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Source: Committee
25 March 1994
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 103-469. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Reported in House · 25 March 1994 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 9 March 1994 · Download file
Documents
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Reported in House (text)
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Reported in House (PDF)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Byrne, Leslie L. [D-VA-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] · R · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/3993
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/hr/3993
- us · 103-hr-3993 · source updated 26 August 2025