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S. 554 (99th)

Child Sexual Abuse and Pornography Act of 1985

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Introduced

28 February 1985

Last action

10 May 1985 · Committee

Status

Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

Sponsors

Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Rep. Andrews, Mark [R-ND-At Large], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Rep. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA-3], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]

Subjects

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Child Sexual Abuse and Pornography Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code with regard to the sexual exploitation of children. Makes it a Federal offense for any person to advertise: (1) any product depicting sexually explicit conduct with a minor; or (2) the opportunity to participate in any such conduct with a minor. Establishes guidelines to assist the courts in determining the age of the child appearing in such pornographic materials. Eliminates any requirement that the government must identify the minor in order to obtain a conviction. Amends the Mann Act to include the transportation of males within its coverage and makes other changes so that the offense is sex neutral. Increases the penalty for the transportation of minors. Provides for a fine of not more than $75,000 or imprisonment for not more than 15 years, or both. Increases the fine to not more than $150,000 or imprisonment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of 20 years for a subsequent conviction. Repeals the requirement that the prohibited conduct be considered lewd or be for commercial purposes.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 May 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.

    Source: Committee

  4. 10 May 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

    Source: Committee

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