A bill to include the offenses relating to sexual exploitation of children under the provisions of RICO and authorize civil suits on behalf of victims of child pornography and prostitution.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 7, 1985)
Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute to extend the statute's coverage to the sexual exploitation of children.
Provides for a civil action for treble damages by any person injured personally or in his or her business or property as a result of a violation of this Act.
What just happenedMay 23, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
- May 23, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - May 23, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Terrorism, Technology, and Government Information Subcommittee - May 23, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights Subcommittee - Mar 7, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 7, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate