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SHIELD Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3686| House 
| Updated: 5/25/2023
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (17)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Kevin Kiley (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2023 or the SHIELD Act of 2023 This bill establishes a new criminal offense related to the distribution of intimate visual depictions. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to knowingly mail or distribute (or attempt or threaten to distribute) an intimate visual depiction of an individual with knowledge of the individual's lack of consent, where what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed by the individual in a public or commercial setting, and where what is depicted is not a matter of public concern; or a visual depiction of a nude minor with the intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade the minor or to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both—and mandatory restitution. Violators must also forfeit any material involved in the offense, property constituting or derived from the proceeds from the offense, and property used to commit or facilitate the offense.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7005
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2896
SHIELD Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-489
SHIELD Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9415
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6998
SHIELD Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4416
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8838
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3801
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2671
SHIELD Act
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
May 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5166
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7005
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2896
    SHIELD Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-489
    SHIELD Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9415
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6998
    SHIELD Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4416
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8838
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3801
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2671
    SHIELD Act


  • May 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 25, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5166
    Introduced in Senate

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-412: SHIELD Act of 2023
Civil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abuseInternet, web applications, social mediaPornographySex offensesTelephone and wireless communication

SHIELD Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3686| House 
| Updated: 5/25/2023
Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2023 or the SHIELD Act of 2023 This bill establishes a new criminal offense related to the distribution of intimate visual depictions. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to knowingly mail or distribute (or attempt or threaten to distribute) an intimate visual depiction of an individual with knowledge of the individual's lack of consent, where what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed by the individual in a public or commercial setting, and where what is depicted is not a matter of public concern; or a visual depiction of a nude minor with the intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade the minor or to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both—and mandatory restitution. Violators must also forfeit any material involved in the offense, property constituting or derived from the proceeds from the offense, and property used to commit or facilitate the offense.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7005
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2896
SHIELD Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-489
SHIELD Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9415
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6998
SHIELD Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4416
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8838
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3801
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2671
SHIELD Act
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
May 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5166
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7005
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2896
    SHIELD Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-489
    SHIELD Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9415
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6998
    SHIELD Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4416
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8838
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3801
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2671
    SHIELD Act


  • May 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 25, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5166
    Introduced in Senate
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (17)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Kevin Kiley (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-412: SHIELD Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abuseInternet, web applications, social mediaPornographySex offensesTelephone and wireless communication