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S 1012 99th Congress Senate

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide mandatory minimum sentence for offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children.

Introduced: April 25, 1985 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Child abuseChildren and youthCrime preventionCriminal procedure and sentencing
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Fines (Penalties)PornographySentences (Criminal procedure)Sex crimesSex-oriented businesses
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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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May 31, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
May 29, 1985
Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
May 29, 1985
Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
Apr 25, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Apr 25, 1985
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action May 31, 1985

Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal criminal code to increase the penalties for offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children. Imposes a fine of not more than $100,000 ($250,000 for organizations). Provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for second offenders and a fine of not more than $200,000.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1012: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide mandatory minimum sentence for offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-S-1012/
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"S. 1012: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide mandatory minimum sentence for offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-S-1012/.
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S. 1012, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-S-1012/.
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