118th Congress (2023-2024)

S 724

Preventing Child Sex Abuse Act of 2023

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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US Congress

Bill overview

The Preventing Child Sex Abuse Act of 2023 aims to strengthen federal laws to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation. It clarifies that prosecutors must prove an individual’s intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct when traveling or facilitating travel for such purposes. The bill also creates new criminal offenses for individuals within organizations who actively assist in or further child sexual abuse, with penalties up to 30 years in prison. Furthermore, it expands the definition of ‘sexual activity’ to explicitly state that it doesn’t require physical contact, addressing concerns about online exploitation.

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2023-03-08Senate

Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S722-723; text: CR S722-723)

2023-03-08

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S722-723; text: CR S722-723)

2023-03-08

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2023-03-09House

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3/8/2023SenateUnanimous consent
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S722-723; text: CR S722-723)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
3/8/2023Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S722-723; text: CR S722-723)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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3/8/2023SenateUnanimous consent
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S722-723; text: CR S722-723)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
3/8/2023Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S722-723; text: CR S722-723)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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S 724

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