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Child Protection Act of 1997

Introduced: July 17, 1997 Introduced by: Sherman, Brad Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 31, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Jul 31, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6697)
Jul 17, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 17, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Child Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to direct the Attorney General to establish, publicize, and operate a national telephone service by which individuals may gain access to the Federal Bureau of Investigation database that tracks the movement and whereabouts of sex offenders.

Sets forth requirements regarding: (1) information that may not be disclosed; (2) notice to callers of fees, penalties for misuse of such information, and unavailability of the service to persons under age 18; (3) fees for use of the service; (4) limitations on the number of requests; (5) prohibited uses of such information; and (6) civil penalties imposed by the Attorney General of up to $1,000 per violation.

What's happening now July 31, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2