Skip to main content
HR 1761 115th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Civil actions and liability Crimes against children Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Domestic violence and child abuse Family relationships Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Pornography Sex offenses

Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017

Introduced: March 28, 2017 Introduced by: Johnson, Mike Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 5, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 25, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 25, 2017
The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
May 25, 2017
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 368 - 51 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4582-4583)
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1761.
May 25, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4582-4590)
May 24, 2017
Rule H. Res. 352 passed House.
May 23, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
May 22, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-137.
May 22, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 86.
May 3, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 3, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 25, 2017 House · vote #284 On Passage Passed 368–51 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 2

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 failed 1 pending / other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 124 — Amendment sought to ensure minors are not punished as sex offenders. Failed May 25, 2017
HAMDT 123 — Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of Rules Comm… Pending —
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill makes it a federal crime, subject to certain jurisdictional requirements, to: (1) knowingly produce or cause to be produced a visual depiction of a minor engaged in any sexually explicit conduct; (2) knowingly transmit a live depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; (3) have a minor assist any other person in producing or transmitting a depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct; and (4) as parent or legal guardian, knowingly permit a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct knowing that a visual depiction of such conduct will be produced or transmitted.

The bill removes the "purpose" requirement for certain offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children occurring outside of the United States or within its territories or possessions.

No criminal charges related to transmitting a live visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct may be brought against an electronic communication service provider or remote computing service provider unless such provider has intentionally transmitted the visual depiction with actual knowledge of its content.

(Sec. 3) Subject to certain exceptions, a civil claim or criminal charge against an electronic communication service provider, a remote computing service provider, or domain name registrar arising from the response to a search warrant or other legal process under various federal laws relating to sexual exploitation and other abuse of children may not be brought in any federal or state court.

What's happening now June 5, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 352 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1973) to prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requi…
  • HR 6847 Related bill Preventing Child Exploitation Act of 2018
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Republican 4
Roe, David
· May 22, 2017
 R
Tenney, Claudia
New York · May 22, 2017
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · May 19, 2017
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Apr 26, 2017
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Apr 26, 2017
Poe, Ted
· Apr 12, 2017
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1761: Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1761/
MLA
"H.R. 1761: Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1761/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 1761, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1761/.
Markdown link
[H.R. 1761: Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1761/)
Report a problem