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Stop Comstock Act

USA119th CongressS-951| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (28)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Stop Comstock Act" proposes significant revisions to federal laws governing the mailing and importation of certain materials. Its primary objective is to eliminate outdated language, specifically targeting provisions that have historically been interpreted to restrict access to reproductive healthcare information and services. The bill amends sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of Title 18, United States Code , by striking references to "indecent" materials and "means for procuring abortion." Similarly, it revises Section 305(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 to remove language concerning "immoral" articles and "unlawful abortion." These changes aim to narrow the scope of federal obscenity laws, ensuring they do not impede the distribution of materials related to reproductive health.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4619
Stop Comstock Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2029
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4619
    Stop Comstock Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2029
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2029: Stop Comstock Act

Stop Comstock Act

USA119th CongressS-951| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
The "Stop Comstock Act" proposes significant revisions to federal laws governing the mailing and importation of certain materials. Its primary objective is to eliminate outdated language, specifically targeting provisions that have historically been interpreted to restrict access to reproductive healthcare information and services. The bill amends sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of Title 18, United States Code , by striking references to "indecent" materials and "means for procuring abortion." Similarly, it revises Section 305(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 to remove language concerning "immoral" articles and "unlawful abortion." These changes aim to narrow the scope of federal obscenity laws, ensuring they do not impede the distribution of materials related to reproductive health.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4619
Stop Comstock Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2029
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4619
    Stop Comstock Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2029
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (28)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2029: Stop Comstock Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted