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CREEPER Act 2.0
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2877
The CREEPER Act 2.0, also known as Bill 118 hr 2877, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing online harassment and stalking. The bill builds upon the original CREEPER Act, which was passed in 2018, by expanding protections for victims of online harassment.
The key provisions of the CREEPER Act 2.0 include:
1. Making it a federal crime to use electronic communication to engage in a course of conduct that causes substantial emotional distress to a person or places that person in reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury. 2. Providing funding for law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cases of online harassment and stalking. 3. Requiring social media platforms to take proactive measures to prevent and respond to instances of online harassment, such as implementing reporting mechanisms and providing resources for victims. 4. Establishing a national database of individuals convicted of online harassment or stalking offenses, to help law enforcement track repeat offenders. Overall, the CREEPER Act 2.0 aims to strengthen protections for individuals who are targeted by online harassment and stalking, and to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being debated in committee.
The key provisions of the CREEPER Act 2.0 include:
1. Making it a federal crime to use electronic communication to engage in a course of conduct that causes substantial emotional distress to a person or places that person in reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury. 2. Providing funding for law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cases of online harassment and stalking. 3. Requiring social media platforms to take proactive measures to prevent and respond to instances of online harassment, such as implementing reporting mechanisms and providing resources for victims. 4. Establishing a national database of individuals convicted of online harassment or stalking offenses, to help law enforcement track repeat offenders. Overall, the CREEPER Act 2.0 aims to strengthen protections for individuals who are targeted by online harassment and stalking, and to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being debated in committee.
Congressional Summary of HR 2877
Curbing Realistic Exploitative Electronic Pedophilic Robots Act 2.0 or the CREEPER Act 2.0
This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for conduct involving child sex dolls.
Specifically, it makes it a crime to import, transport, buy, sell, distribute, or possess a child sex doll. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term, or both.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2877
Bill HR 2877 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2023. Bill HR 2877 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 26, 2023. Bill HR 2877's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 26, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2877
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2877
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Crimes against children
- Sex offenses
- Trade restrictions
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2877
CREEPER Act 2.0
CREEPER Act 2.0
Curbing Realistic Exploitative Electronic Pedophilic Robots Act 2.0
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation or transportation of child sex dolls, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2877
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