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Introduced
09/20/2018
09/20/2018
In Committee
09/20/2018
09/20/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify procedures for determining the amount of mandatory restitution in child pornography cases. Additionally, the bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984: to direct courts to impose additional assessments on persons convicted of child pornography offenses; and to establish a Child Pornography Victims Reserve, within the Crime Victims Fund, where the additional assessments must be deposited.
AI Summary
This bill amends federal law to modify procedures for determining mandatory restitution in child pornography cases. It establishes a Child Pornography Victims Reserve within the Crime Victims Fund to provide defined monetary assistance to victims of child pornography trafficking, set at $35,000 initially and adjusted annually. The bill also imposes additional assessments on those convicted of child pornography offenses, ranging from $17,000 to $50,000, to be deposited into the Child Pornography Victims Reserve. Additionally, the bill gives victims reasonable access to view child pornography depicting them, for the purpose of providing expert testimony.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/20/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6845/all-info | 09/21/2018 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6845/BILLS-115hr6845ih.pdf | 09/22/2018 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6845/BILLS-115hr6845ih.pdf.pdf | 09/22/2018 |
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