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PROTECT Act of 2022

3/13/2024, 3:31 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3951

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act or the PROTECT Act of 2022

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3951

Bill S 3951 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2022. Bill S 3951 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2022.  Bill S 3951's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 29, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3951

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3951

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3951

PROTECT Act of 2022
PROTECT Act of 2022
Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act
A bill to establish appropriate penalties for possession of child pornography, and for other purposes.

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