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S 5054 116th Congress Senate Commerce Child safety and welfare Civil actions and liability Consumer affairs Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Government information and archives Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Photography and imaging Pornography Telephone and wireless communication

Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act

Introduced: December 17, 2020 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 17, 2020
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Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act

This bill requires online platforms that publish pornographic images to require users uploading depictions of sexually explicit conduct to verify that they are of the minimum age to consent to sexual acts and provide a signed consent form from each individual depicted. Such platforms also must prominently display instructions for requesting the removal of such content if a depicted individual has not consented to an upload.

What's happening now December 17, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 5054: Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5054/
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"S. 5054: Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5054/.
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S. 5054, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5054/.
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