Should we broaden the coverage of current laws related to sexual abuse of minors?

Crime and Law Enforcement (e.g., Gun Laws)

Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017 (H.R. 1761)

This bill has Passed the House of Representatives

Bill Summary

This bill amends the federal criminal code to criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of child pornography. In other words, H.R. 1761 would broaden the coverage of current laws related to sexual exploitation of minors. As a result, the government might be able to pursue cases that it otherwise would not be able to prosecute. H.R. 1761 would preempt state laws and exempt providers of electronic communications or remote computer services from state criminal charges if such providers unintentionally transmit certain images. Electronic communication providers, remote computer providers, and domain registers also would be exempt from state criminal charges for such transmissions if done in response to a search warrant or other legal proceeding. Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
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Opponents say

· This bill will apply to a relatively small number of offenders and is therefore not worth the increase in cost.

Proponents say

· Partaking in the act of producing child pornography is a heinous crime. We need to close the loophole that allows child molesters to “admit to sexually assaulting a child” but “evade punishment”.

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