HR 3062 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Anti-Child Pornography Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-05-18· Sponsored by Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Clean Bill H.R.3635 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.(1983-07-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Anti-Child Pornography Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal criminal code dealing with the sexual exploitation of children. Increases the criminal fines for sexual exploitation of children from $10,000 to $100,000 (from $15,000 to $200,000 for a second or subsequent conviction). Redefines "prohibited sexual conduct" to exclude any simulation in a visual medium that, when taken as a whole, has serious literary, artistic, political, scientific, or educational value. Permits authorization for the interception of wire or oral communications in the investigation of such offenses.…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Republicans