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PROTECT Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 353

The PROTECT Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 353, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing protections for children and vulnerable populations. The bill focuses on addressing issues related to child exploitation, human trafficking, and online safety.

One key aspect of the PROTECT Act is the establishment of a National Child Abuse Registry, which would serve as a centralized database for tracking individuals convicted of child abuse offenses. This registry would help prevent abusers from working with children in the future and provide law enforcement with valuable information to investigate and prosecute cases of child abuse.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to strengthen penalties for individuals involved in human trafficking, particularly those who exploit children for commercial sex acts. The PROTECT Act aims to increase resources for law enforcement agencies to combat human trafficking and provide support for victims of these crimes. Another important component of the PROTECT Act is the focus on online safety for children. The bill includes measures to enhance protections for children from online predators and cyberbullying, as well as initiatives to promote digital literacy and internet safety education in schools. Overall, the PROTECT Act of 2023 seeks to improve protections for children and vulnerable populations, address issues related to child exploitation and human trafficking, and enhance online safety measures. The bill reflects a bipartisan effort to prioritize the well-being and safety of our nation's youth.

Congressional Summary of S 353

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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Current Status of Bill S 353

Bill S 353 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill S 353 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 9, 2023.  Bill S 353's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 353

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 353

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 353

PROTECT Act of 2023
PROTECT Act of 2023
Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2023
A bill to establish appropriate penalties for possession of child pornography, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 353

Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley
MissouriRepublican

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