Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1996

Summary

Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise the definition of: (1) "sexually explicit conduct" to include actual or simulated lascivious exhibition of the buttocks of any minor, or the breast of any female minor; and (2) "visual depiction" to include data stored on computer disk or by electronic means which is capable of conversion into a visual image. Defines "child pornography" as any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video, picture, drawing, or computer or computer-generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit conduct where: (1) the production of such visual depiction involves the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (2) such visual depiction is, or appears to be, of a minor engaging in such conduct; or (3) such visual depiction is advertised, promoted, presented, described, or distributed in a manner that conveys the impression that the material is or contains a visual depiction of a minor engaging in such conduct. Modifies provisions regarding activities relating to material involving the sexual exploitation of minors to prohibit activities relating to material constituting or containing child pornography. Increases penalties for such activities. Amends the Privacy Protection Act of 1980 to authorize certain searches and seizures of work product materials and other documents if an offense involves the production, possession, receipt, mailing, sale, distribution, shipment, or transportation of child pornography, or the sale or purchase of children.

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Timeline

1. 13 September 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 September 1995

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 September 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13542-13543)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 June 1996

   Committee

   Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

5. 25 July 1996

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 30 July 1996

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.

   Source: Calendars

7. 30 July 1996

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

8. 30 July 1996

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

9. 27 August 1996

   Floor

   By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 96. Report No. 104-358. Additional and minority views filed.

   Source: Floor

10. 27 August 1996

    Committee

    By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 96. Report No. 104-358. Additional and minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 30 July 1996 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 13 September 1995 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 30 July 1996

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 30 July 1996

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 30 July 1996

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 September 1995

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 September 1995

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 September 1995

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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