S 353 · 118th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

PROTECT Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-02-09· Sponsored by Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2023-02-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2023 or the PROTECT Act of 2023 This bill alters federal sentencing for individuals who commit certain child pornography offenses. It generally requires judges to impose a sentence that is not less than the minimum period specified in the sentencing guideline range. The bill also increases certain criminal penalties for possession of child pornography.…

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