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Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1761| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2017
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (6)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 22, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill makes it a federal crime, subject to certain jurisdictional requirements, to: (1) knowingly produce or cause to be produced a visual depiction of a minor engaged in any sexually explicit conduct; (2) knowingly transmit a live depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; (3) have a minor assist any other person in producing or transmitting a depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; and (4) as parent or legal guardian, knowingly permit a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct knowing that a visual depiction of such conduct will be produced or transmitted. The bill removes the "purpose" requirement for certain offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children occurring outside of the United States or within its territories or possessions. No criminal charges related to transmitting a live visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct may be brought against an electronic communication service provider or remote computing service provider unless such provider has intentionally transmitted the visual depiction with actual knowledge of its content. (Sec. 3) Subject to certain exceptions, a civil claim or criminal charge against an electronic communication service provider, a remote computing service provider, or domain name registrar arising from the response to a search warrant or other legal process under various federal laws relating to sexual exploitation and other abuse of children may not be brought in any federal or state court.

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Timeline
Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 3, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 3, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 86.
May 22, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-137.
May 23, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
May 24, 2017
Rule H. Res. 352 passed House.
May 25, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4582-4590)
May 25, 2017
The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1761.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1.
May 25, 2017
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 368 - 51 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4582-4583)
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May 25, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • May 3, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 3, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 22, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 86.


  • May 22, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-137.


  • May 23, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.


  • May 24, 2017
    Rule H. Res. 352 passed House.


  • May 25, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4582-4590)


  • May 25, 2017
    The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.


  • May 25, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1761.


  • May 25, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1.


  • May 25, 2017
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 368 - 51 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4582-4583)
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  • May 25, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 5, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6847: Preventing Child Exploitation Act of 2018
  • HRES 115-352: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1973) to prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1761) to amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017, through June 5, 2017.
Civil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDomestic violence and child abuseFamily relationshipsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPornographySex offenses

Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1761| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 22, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill makes it a federal crime, subject to certain jurisdictional requirements, to: (1) knowingly produce or cause to be produced a visual depiction of a minor engaged in any sexually explicit conduct; (2) knowingly transmit a live depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; (3) have a minor assist any other person in producing or transmitting a depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; and (4) as parent or legal guardian, knowingly permit a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct knowing that a visual depiction of such conduct will be produced or transmitted. The bill removes the "purpose" requirement for certain offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children occurring outside of the United States or within its territories or possessions. No criminal charges related to transmitting a live visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct may be brought against an electronic communication service provider or remote computing service provider unless such provider has intentionally transmitted the visual depiction with actual knowledge of its content. (Sec. 3) Subject to certain exceptions, a civil claim or criminal charge against an electronic communication service provider, a remote computing service provider, or domain name registrar arising from the response to a search warrant or other legal process under various federal laws relating to sexual exploitation and other abuse of children may not be brought in any federal or state court.

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Timeline
Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 3, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 3, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 86.
May 22, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-137.
May 23, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
May 24, 2017
Rule H. Res. 352 passed House.
May 25, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4582-4590)
May 25, 2017
The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1761.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1.
May 25, 2017
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 368 - 51 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4582-4583)
View Vote
May 25, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • May 3, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 3, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 22, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 86.


  • May 22, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-137.


  • May 23, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.


  • May 24, 2017
    Rule H. Res. 352 passed House.


  • May 25, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4582-4590)


  • May 25, 2017
    The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.


  • May 25, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1761.


  • May 25, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1.


  • May 25, 2017
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 368 - 51 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4582-4583)
    View Vote


  • May 25, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 5, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (6)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6847: Preventing Child Exploitation Act of 2018
  • HRES 115-352: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1973) to prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1761) to amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017, through June 5, 2017.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDomestic violence and child abuseFamily relationshipsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPornographySex offenses