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S. 1469 (98th)

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code relating to the sexual exploitation of children.

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Introduced

14 June 1983

Last action

27 July 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Sponsors

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code dealing with the sexual exploitation of children. Prohibits the distribution of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors even if the material is not found to be "obscene" and is transferred without sale. Increases the criminal fines for violation of this section by individuals from $10,000 to $75,000 (from $15,000 to $150,000 for a second or subsequent offense). Sets a fine of $250,000 for organizations. Provides for both criminal and civil forfeiture. Requires the Attorney General to report annually to Congress on the number of cases and convictions, and the dollar amount received in forfeiture, under this section.

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Timeline

  1. 14 June 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 June 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 June 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 57 without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 29 June 1983

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 29 June 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. With written report No. 98-169.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 June 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. With written report No. 98-169.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 July 1983

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 July 1983

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 July 1983

    Floor

    The engrossed copy of the bill was modified by adding an amendment by Mr. Thurmond, by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 July 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 27 July 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

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