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Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 28, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1761

Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 25, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 22, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill makes it a federal crime, subject to certain jurisdictional requirements, to: (1) knowingly produce or cause to be produced a visual depiction of a minor engaged in any sexually explicit conduct; (2) knowingly transmit a live depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; (3) have a minor assist any other person in producing or transmitting a depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; and (4) as parent or legal guardian, knowingly permit a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct knowing that a visual depiction of such conduct will be produced or transmitted.

The bill removes the "purpose" requirement for certain offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children occurring outside of the United States or within its territories or possessions.

No criminal charges related to transmitting a live visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct may be brought against an electronic communication service provider or remote computing service provider unless such provider has intentionally transmitted the visual depiction with actual knowledge of its content.

(Sec. 3) Subject to certain exceptions, a civil claim or criminal charge against an electronic communication service provider, a remote computing service provider, or domain name registrar arising from the response to a search warrant or other legal process under various federal laws relating to sexual exploitation and other abuse of children may not be brought in any federal or state court.

What just happenedJun 5, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4](R-LA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
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  1. Jun 5, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. May 25, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 25, 2017FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 368 - 51 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4582-4583)

  4. May 25, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 368 - 51 (Roll no. 284).(text: CR H4582-4583)

  5. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1.

  6. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1761.

  7. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.

  8. May 25, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4582-4590)

  9. May 24, 2017FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 352 passed House.

  10. May 23, 2017FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.

  11. May 22, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 86.

  12. May 22, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-137.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. May 22, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-137.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. May 3, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. May 3, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Apr 12, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  17. Mar 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Mar 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Mar 28, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 25, 201736

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 22, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill makes it a federal crime, subject to certain jurisdictional requirements, to: (1) knowingly produce or cause to be produced a visual depiction of a minor engaged in any sexually explicit conduct; (2) knowingly transmit a live depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; (3) have a minor assist any other person in producing or transmitting a depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; and (4) as parent or legal guardian, knowingly permit a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct knowing that a visual depiction of such conduct will be produced or transmitted.

The bill removes the "purpose" requirement for certain offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children occurring outside of the United States or within its territories or possessions.

No criminal charges related to transmitting a live visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct may be brought against an electronic communication service provider or remote computing service provider unless such provider has intentionally transmitted the visual depiction with actual knowledge of its content.

(Sec. 3) Subject to certain exceptions, a civil claim or criminal charge against an electronic communication service provider, a remote computing service provider, or domain name registrar arising from the response to a search warrant or other legal process under various federal laws relating to sexual exploitation and other abuse of children may not be brought in any federal or state court.

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 22, 201717

Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill makes it a federal crime, subject to certain jurisdictional requirements, to: (1) knowingly produce or cause to be produced a visual depiction of a minor engaged in any sexually explicit conduct; (2) knowingly transmit a live depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; (3) have a minor assist any other person in producing or transmitting a depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; and (4) as parent or legal guardian, knowingly permit a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct knowing that a visual depiction of such conduct will be produced or transmitted.

The bill removes the "purpose" requirement for certain offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children occurring outside of the United States or within its territories or possessions.

No criminal charges related to transmitting a live visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct may be brought against an electronic communication service provider or remote computing service provider unless such provider has intentionally transmitted the visual depiction with actual knowledge of its content.

(Sec. 3) Subject to certain exceptions, a civil claim or criminal charge against an electronic communication service provider, a remote computing service provider, or domain name registrar arising from the response to a search warrant or other legal process under various federal laws relating to sexual exploitation and other abuse of children may not be brought in any federal or state court.

Introduced in HouseMar 28, 2017

Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017

This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise provisions that prohibit the sexual exploitation of children for the production of child pornography.

Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017 — Informed