PROTECT Act of 2022
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (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 happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 29, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Mar 29, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 29, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 29, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House