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Child Sexual Abuse and Pornography Act of 1985

Introduced: February 28, 1985 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 10, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
May 9, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice.
Feb 28, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Feb 28, 1985
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Child Sexual Abuse and Pornography Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code with regard to the sexual exploitation of children. Makes it a Federal offense for any person to advertise: (1) any product depicting sexually explicit conduct with a minor; or (2) the opportunity to participate in any such conduct with a minor. Establishes guidelines to assist the courts in determining the age of the child appearing in such pornographic materials. Eliminates any requirement that the government must identify the minor in order to obtain a conviction.

Amends the Mann Act to include the transportation of males within its coverage and makes other changes so that the offense is sex neutral. Increases the penalty for the transportation of minors. Provides for a fine of not more than $75,000 or imprisonment for not more than 15 years, or both. Increases the fine to not more than $150,000 or imprisonment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of 20 years for a subsequent conviction.

Repeals the requirement that the prohibited conduct be considered lewd or be for commercial purposes.

What's happening now May 10, 1985

Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

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