Bill > HR3297

This bill seeks to define "obscenity" within the Communications Act of 1934 by establishing a specific legal standard for determining what constitutes an obscene visual depiction. The proposed definition includes three key criteria: first, that the material as a whole appeals to prurient (sexually inappropriate) interests; second, that it depicts sexual acts or lewd exhibitions of genitals with the objective intent to sexually arouse; and third, that the material lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. The bill amends existing law by inserting this new definition into Section 3 of the Communications Act and makes technical adjustments to related sections, such as modifying language about telephone communications. By providing a more explicit definition of obscenity, the bill aims to clarify legal standards for identifying and potentially restricting sexually explicit or offensive visual content across interstate communications platforms. The definition draws from existing legal frameworks, specifically referencing sexual act definitions from Title 18 of the United States Code to ensure precise legal terminology.

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