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SHIELD Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-412| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2024
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (8)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Mike Lee (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2669
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2111
SHIELD Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3777
SHIELD Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2331
SHIELD Act
Feb 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 11, 2023
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 17, 2023
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 17, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
Jul 10, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4339-4340 )
Jul 10, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4339-4340 )
Jul 10, 2024
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 10, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4338-4340 )
Jul 12, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 15, 2024
Received in the House.
Jul 15, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-9488
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2669
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2111
    SHIELD Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3777
    SHIELD Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2331
    SHIELD Act


  • February 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 11, 2023
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 17, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.


  • July 10, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4339-4340 )


  • July 10, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4339-4340 )


  • July 10, 2024
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 10, 2024
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4338-4340 )


  • July 12, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 15, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • July 15, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • December 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-9488
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-10329: SHIELD Act of 2024
  • HR 118-3686: 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 CongressS-412| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2669
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2111
SHIELD Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3777
SHIELD Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2331
SHIELD Act
Feb 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 11, 2023
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 17, 2023
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 17, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
Jul 10, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4339-4340 )
Jul 10, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4339-4340 )
Jul 10, 2024
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 10, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4338-4340 )
Jul 12, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 15, 2024
Received in the House.
Jul 15, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-9488
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2669
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2111
    SHIELD Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3777
    SHIELD Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2331
    SHIELD Act


  • February 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 11, 2023
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 17, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.


  • July 10, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4339-4340 )


  • July 10, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4339-4340 )


  • July 10, 2024
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 10, 2024
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4338-4340 )


  • July 12, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 15, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • July 15, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • December 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-9488
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (8)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Mike Lee (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-10329: SHIELD Act of 2024
  • HR 118-3686: 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