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Holding Child Predators Accountable Act

USA119th CongressHR-394| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
Anna Paulina Luna

Anna Paulina Luna

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Brandon Gill (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7955
Holding Child Predators Accountable Act
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7955
    Holding Child Predators Accountable Act


  • January 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7955
Holding Child Predators Accountable Act
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7955
    Holding Child Predators Accountable Act


  • January 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Anna Paulina Luna

Anna Paulina Luna

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Brandon Gill (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingPornography