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US HR4831
US HR4831ENFORCE Act Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation Act
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Introduced
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
In Committee
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance enforcement with respect to material depicting obscene child sexual abuse or constituting child pornography, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "ENFORCE Act," aims to strengthen federal laws related to child sexual abuse materials by making several key changes to existing statutes. The bill expands the definition of producing child pornography to include scenarios where the material is mailed, transported, or created using materials that have been moved across state or national borders. It removes the statute of limitations for obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse, ensuring that these crimes can be prosecuted regardless of when they occurred. The bill also modifies sex offender registration requirements to include these specific types of offenses and introduces new provisions for handling such materials during criminal proceedings, such as maintaining strict control over visual depictions and limiting their reproduction. Additionally, the bill creates a presumption of detention for individuals accused of these offenses pending trial and adjusts supervised release requirements for those convicted under these statutes. These changes are designed to enhance law enforcement's ability to investigate, prosecute, and prevent child sexual abuse materials, with a particular focus on protecting minors and reducing the potential for further exploitation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Ann Wagner (R)*,
Ken Calvert (R),
Steve Cohen (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Jefferson Shreve (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 08/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4831/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4831/BILLS-119hr4831ih.pdf |
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