Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 29, 2022Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 3951
PROTECT Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 29, 2022)
Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act or the PROTECT Act of 2022
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.
What just happenedMar 29, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 R
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- Introduced in SenateMar 29, 2022
- Mar 29, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 29, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate