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US HR7955

US HR7955
Holding Child Predators Accountable Act


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Introduced
04/11/2024
In Committee
04/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To increase penalties for child pornography.

AI Summary

This bill, the Holding Child Predators Accountable Act, aims to increase penalties for child pornography-related offenses. Specifically, it amends the relevant sections of the U.S. Code to state that individuals who possess, produce, or distribute child pornography shall be fined and punished by either death or life imprisonment. This represents a significant increase in the potential sentences for these types of crimes, reflecting the gravity of the offenses and the desire to hold perpetrators fully accountable.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 04/11/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7955/all-info 04/12/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7955/BILLS-118hr7955ih.pdf 04/25/2024
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