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PROTECT Act
3/13/2024, 6:51 AM
Congressional Summary of S 4991
Preventing Rampant Online Technological Exploitation and Criminal Trafficking Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Act
This bill addresses the online distribution of child sexual abuse materials and the nonconsensual online distribution of pornography, including by requiring platforms to (1) verify the identity and age of the uploader; (2) verify the identity, age, and consent of the participants; and (3) establish a mechanism for the removal of an image. The bill establishes criminal and civil penalties for violations.
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Current Status of Bill S 4991
Bill S 4991 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2022. Bill S 4991 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2022. Bill S 4991's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 28, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4991
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4991
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4991
PROTECT Act
PROTECT Act
Preventing Rampant Online Technological Exploitation and Criminal Trafficking Act of 2022
A bill to prevent the distribution of intimate visual depictions without consent.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4991
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