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REPORT Act

USA118th CongressS-474| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2024
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (5)
Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Mike Lee (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Revising Existing Procedures On Reporting via Technology Act or the REPORT Act This act makes changes to the federal framework governing the reporting of crimes involving the online sexual exploitation of children. Specifically, the act makes changes to the requirements for electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers (providers) to submit reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) when they become aware of violations involving the online sexual exploitation of children. Among the changes, the act (1) increases the amount of time—from 90 days to 1 year—that a provider must preserve the contents of a report, and (2) extends the requirement for providers to report apparent violations involving the sexual exploitation of children to instances involving child sex trafficking or coercion or enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution or any other illegal sexual activity. Additionally, the act increases the maximum fines for providers who knowingly and willfully fail to submit reports. The act also (1) limits the liability of vendors that contract with NCMEC for civil claims or criminal charges arising from storing and transferring visual depictions of child sexual abuse material (i.e., child pornography), and (2) requires the vendors to comply with certain cybersecurity requirements. Finally, the act limits the liability of minors, or persons acting on behalf of minors, for civil claims or criminal charges arising from reporting to NCMEC's CyberTipline apparent violations involving child sexual abuse material in which the child is depicted, including a copy of the visual depiction of the minor.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2513
REPORT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-517
REPORT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1884
REPORT Act
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 1, 2023
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 6, 2023
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 6, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.
Dec 14, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6007-6008)
Dec 14, 2023
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6007-6008)
Dec 14, 2023
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6007)
Dec 14, 2023
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6006-6008)
Dec 18, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2023
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2023
Held at the desk.
Mar 21, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5082
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Apr 29, 2024
Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2683-2685)
Apr 29, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 474.
Apr 29, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2683-2684)
Apr 29, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2683-2684)
Apr 29, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2024
Presented to President.
May 7, 2024
Signed by President.
May 7, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-59.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2513
    REPORT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-517
    REPORT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1884
    REPORT Act


  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 1, 2023
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 6, 2023
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 6, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.


  • December 14, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6007-6008)


  • December 14, 2023
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6007-6008)


  • December 14, 2023
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6007)


  • December 14, 2023
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6006-6008)


  • December 18, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2023
    Received in the House.


  • December 19, 2023
    Held at the desk.


  • March 21, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5082
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • April 29, 2024
    Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 29, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2683-2685)


  • April 29, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 474.


  • April 29, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2683-2684)


  • April 29, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2683-2684)


  • April 29, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 1, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • May 7, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • May 7, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-59.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6246: END Child Exploitation Act
  • HR 118-5082: REPORT Act
Civil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseInternet, web applications, social mediaPornography

REPORT Act

USA118th CongressS-474| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2024
Revising Existing Procedures On Reporting via Technology Act or the REPORT Act This act makes changes to the federal framework governing the reporting of crimes involving the online sexual exploitation of children. Specifically, the act makes changes to the requirements for electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers (providers) to submit reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) when they become aware of violations involving the online sexual exploitation of children. Among the changes, the act (1) increases the amount of time—from 90 days to 1 year—that a provider must preserve the contents of a report, and (2) extends the requirement for providers to report apparent violations involving the sexual exploitation of children to instances involving child sex trafficking or coercion or enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution or any other illegal sexual activity. Additionally, the act increases the maximum fines for providers who knowingly and willfully fail to submit reports. The act also (1) limits the liability of vendors that contract with NCMEC for civil claims or criminal charges arising from storing and transferring visual depictions of child sexual abuse material (i.e., child pornography), and (2) requires the vendors to comply with certain cybersecurity requirements. Finally, the act limits the liability of minors, or persons acting on behalf of minors, for civil claims or criminal charges arising from reporting to NCMEC's CyberTipline apparent violations involving child sexual abuse material in which the child is depicted, including a copy of the visual depiction of the minor.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
5 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2513
REPORT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-517
REPORT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1884
REPORT Act
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 1, 2023
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 6, 2023
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 6, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.
Dec 14, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6007-6008)
Dec 14, 2023
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6007-6008)
Dec 14, 2023
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6007)
Dec 14, 2023
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6006-6008)
Dec 18, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2023
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2023
Held at the desk.
Mar 21, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5082
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Apr 29, 2024
Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2683-2685)
Apr 29, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 474.
Apr 29, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2683-2684)
Apr 29, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2683-2684)
Apr 29, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2024
Presented to President.
May 7, 2024
Signed by President.
May 7, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-59.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2513
    REPORT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-517
    REPORT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1884
    REPORT Act


  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 1, 2023
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 6, 2023
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 6, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.


  • December 14, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6007-6008)


  • December 14, 2023
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6007-6008)


  • December 14, 2023
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6007)


  • December 14, 2023
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6006-6008)


  • December 18, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2023
    Received in the House.


  • December 19, 2023
    Held at the desk.


  • March 21, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5082
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • April 29, 2024
    Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 29, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2683-2685)


  • April 29, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 474.


  • April 29, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2683-2684)


  • April 29, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2683-2684)


  • April 29, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 1, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • May 7, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • May 7, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-59.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (5)
Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Mike Lee (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6246: END Child Exploitation Act
  • HR 118-5082: REPORT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseInternet, web applications, social mediaPornography