Amends the Federal criminal code dealing with the sexual exploitation of children. Prohibits the distribution of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors even if the material is not found to be "obscene" and is transferred without sale.
Increases the criminal fines for violation of this section by individuals from $10,000 to $75,000 (from $15,000 to $150,000 for a second or subsequent offense). Sets a fine of $250,000 for organizations.
Provides for both criminal and civil forfeiture.
Requires the Attorney General to report annually to Congress on the number of cases and convictions, and the dollar amount received in forfeiture, under this section.
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered reported S.1469 in lieu of this bill.
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 57 without amendment favorably.
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. With written report No. 98-169.
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. With written report No. 98-169.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
The engrossed copy of the bill was modified by adding an amendment by Mr. Thurmond, by unanimous consent.
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
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