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S. 1012 (99th)

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide mandatory minimum sentence for offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children.

Original

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 April 1985

Last action

31 May 1985 · Committee

Status

Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

Sponsors

Rep. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA-3], Rep. Andrews, Mark [R-ND-At Large], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to increase the penalties for offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children. Imposes a fine of not more than $100,000 ($250,000 for organizations). Provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for second offenders and a fine of not more than $200,000.

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Timeline

  1. 25 April 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 May 1985

    Referred

    Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.

    Source: Committee

  4. 31 May 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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