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Introduced
09/20/2018
09/20/2018
In Committee
09/20/2018
09/20/2018
Crossed Over
09/26/2018
09/26/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Preventing Child Exploitation Act of 2018
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand and strengthen federal sex offense laws, and reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. Key provisions include: expanding the definitions of "illicit sexual conduct" and "federal sex offense"; enhancing penalties for sex offenders who fail to register; allowing prior military offenses to be considered for sentencing purposes; expanding the sexual exploitation of children provisions; providing liability protections for certain persons responding to legal process; and reauthorizing the Sex Offender Management Assistance (SOMA) program, federal assistance for registration violations, and the Tribal Access Program.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/26/2018)
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