Pornography Victims Protection Act of 1985
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 1985)
Pornography Victims Protection Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code with respect to the prohibition against the sexual exploitation of children to add as a condition triggering Federal penalties that the person concerned know that a minor was transported in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of producing pornography.
Makes it a criminal offense for any person to coerce, intimidate, or fraudulently induce an individual 18 years or older to engage in any sexually explicit conduct for the purposes of producing any visual depiction of such conduct.
Grants the U.S. district courts jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this section. Authorizes the Attorney General or any person threatened with loss or damage by such conduct to institute a civil suit. Provides for treble damages for a victim who suffers physical injury, emotional distress, or property damage.
Imposes civil penalties for violation of the prohibition against sexual exploitation of children.
What just happenedAug 5, 1986
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
- Aug 5, 1986Committee
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 3, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 3, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights Subcommittee - May 22, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 22, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate