S. 625 — A bill to include the offenses relating to sexual exploitation of children under the provisions of RICO and authorize civil suits on behalf of victims of child pornography and prostitution.

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Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute to extend the statute's coverage to the sexual exploitation of children.

Provides for a civil action for treble damages by any person injured personally or in his or her business or property as a result of a violation of this Act.

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1985-03-07
Introduced in Senate
1985-03-07
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
1985-05-23
Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
1985-05-23
Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
1985-05-23
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

A bill to include the offenses relating to sexual exploitation of children under the provisions of RICO and authorize civil suits on behalf of victims of child pornography and prostitution.

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