This legislation aims to significantly increase the severity of penalties for individuals convicted of child pornography offenses. It specifically amends several sections within Title 18 of the United States Code to impose harsher punishments. The bill modifies 18 U.S.C. 1466A, which addresses the possession of child pornography, by replacing existing penalty references with a mandatory punishment of death or life imprisonment . Similarly, it amends 18 U.S.C. 2252(b) and 18 U.S.C. 2252A(b), which cover exploitation and pornography material, respectively, to also mandate penalties of death or life imprisonment for violations. These changes apply to those who violate, attempt to violate, or conspire to violate the specified paragraphs within these statutes, ensuring the most severe legal consequences for child pornography crimes.
Crimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingPornography
Holding Child Predators Accountable Act
USA119th CongressHR-394| House
| Updated: 1/14/2025
This legislation aims to significantly increase the severity of penalties for individuals convicted of child pornography offenses. It specifically amends several sections within Title 18 of the United States Code to impose harsher punishments. The bill modifies 18 U.S.C. 1466A, which addresses the possession of child pornography, by replacing existing penalty references with a mandatory punishment of death or life imprisonment . Similarly, it amends 18 U.S.C. 2252(b) and 18 U.S.C. 2252A(b), which cover exploitation and pornography material, respectively, to also mandate penalties of death or life imprisonment for violations. These changes apply to those who violate, attempt to violate, or conspire to violate the specified paragraphs within these statutes, ensuring the most severe legal consequences for child pornography crimes.