Crimes Against Children
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Curbing Realistic Exploitative Electronic Pedophilic Robots Act 2.0 CREEPER Act 2.0 [HB-73]
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation or transportation of child sex dolls, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/01/2021
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Infant Protection and Baby Switching Prevention Act of 2021 [HB-142]
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals reimbursed under the Medicare system to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching, including procedures for identifying all infant patients in the hospital in a manner that ensures that it will be evident if infants are missing from the hospital.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/02/2021
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JUSTICE Act of 2021 Jurists United to Stop Trafficking Imitation Child Exploitation Act of 2021 [HB-87]
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation or transportation of child sex dolls, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/01/2021
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American COMPETE Act of 2020 American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act of 2020 [S.5043]
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Requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and submit reports on the state of specified technology industries (e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, and unmanned delivery services) and the impact of these industries on the U.S. economy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kyrsten Lee Sinema
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 12/17/2020
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Protection of Children Act of 2019 [HB-3940]
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To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. John R. Carter
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 08/15/2019
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A resolution urging the European Parliament to exempt certain technologies used to detect child sexual exploitation from European Union ePrivacy directive. [SR-794]
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This resolution expresses support for the use of certain technologies in detecting child sexual abuse material and exploitation online. The resolution also urges the European Parliament to pass an interim regulation to allow electronic service providers to continue to use technologies to detect child sexual exploitation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S7241) on 12/07/2020
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A resolution supporting the goals of World AIDS Day. [SR-781]
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This resolution encourages people around the world to work towards ending the HIV epidemic by 2030, and it commends efforts and achievements in combating HIV/AIDS. Further, it supports funding and other actions to promote prevention, care and treatment services, and research programs for communities and people impacted by HIV.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S7140-7141) on 12/01/2020
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that children trafficked for sex in the United States should not be treated or regarded as child prostitutes because there is no such thing as a "child prostitute", only children who are victims or survivors of rape and sex trafficking. [SR-81]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that children trafficked for sex in the United States should not be treated or regarded as child prostitutes because there is no such thing as a "child prostitute", only children who are victims or survivors of rape and sex trafficking. Encourages: (1) all federal entities to treat children trafficked for sex as victims or survivors of rape and sex trafficking; and (2) lawmakers, law enforcement, the media, and the public to reframe the trafficking of children for sex as an act of violence against
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1011; Text As Passed Senate Cr S1009) on 02/12/2015
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A resolution designating the month of February 2015, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month". [SR-75]
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A resolution designating the month of February 2015, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month". Designates February 2015 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Expresses support for communities that are empowering teenagers to develop healthier relationships throughout their lives.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1006-1007) on 02/12/2015
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A resolution honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognizing the efforts of Jacob Wetterling's family to find abducted children and support the families of those children. [SR-586]
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A resolution honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognizing the efforts of Jacob Wetterling's family to find abducted children and support the families of those children. Honors the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognizes the efforts of Jacob Wetterling's family to prevent child exploitation and abductions across the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6197; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6242) on 09/28/2016
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A resolution honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and the efforts of Patty Wetterling and the Wetterling family to find abducted children and support their families. [SR-554]
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A resolution honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and the efforts of Patty Wetterling and the Wetterling family to find abducted children and support their families. Honors the life of Jacob Wetterling and the efforts of Patty Wetterling and the Wetterling family to prevent child exploitation and abductions across the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5673) on 09/13/2016
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that children trafficked in the United States should be treated as victims, and not criminals, especially during the upcoming Super Bowl, an event around which many children are at risk for being trafficked for sex. [SR-43]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that children trafficked in the United States should be treated as victims, and not criminals, especially during the upcoming Super Bowl, an event around which many children are at risk for being trafficked for sex. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) law enforcement, the juvenile justice system, and social services should treat all children trafficked for sex as victims; and (2) law enforcement agencies should arrest and prosecute traffickers and buyers of children for sex in accordance with
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S603) on 01/28/2015
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An original resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action to enforce a subpoena of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. [SR-377]
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An original resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action to enforce a subpoena of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to: bring a civil action in the name of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to enforce the subpoena issued to Carl Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer of Backpage.com, LLC; and conduct all related civil contempt proceedings.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Johnson
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1561-1568) on 03/17/2016
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A resolution condemning the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants and urging the prosecution of the perpetrators and those complicit in these crimes. [SR-310]
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A resolution condemning the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants and urging the prosecution of the perpetrators and those complicit in these crimes. Condemns the sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities. Calls on the Attorney General to begin the investigation and prosecution of any U.S. citizens alleged to be perpetrators of or complicit in
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8730-8732) on 12/16/2015
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An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. [SCR-11]
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An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael B. Enzi
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/06/2015
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Stop Sexual Abuse by School Personnel Act of 2015 [S.856]
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Stop Sexual Abuse by School Personnel Act of 2015 Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require each state and local educational agency (LEA) that receives funds under the ESEA to have policies and procedures in effect that require a criminal background check for each school employee in the LEA's public elementary and secondary schools. Requires the background check to be conducted and administered by the state or the LEA. Authorizes states or LEAs to use ESEA funds to establish, implement, or improve policies and procedures
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/24/2015
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Girls Count Act of 2015 [S.802]
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Girls Count Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to: encourage countries to support the rule of law and ensure girls and boys of all ages are able to fully participate in society, including by providing birth certifications and other official documentation; enhance training and capacity-building in key developing countries, local nongovernmental organizations, and other civil society organizations in the design, implementation, and monitoring of programs to address the needs of birth registries in countries where girls are
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Signed By President. on 06/12/2015
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Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2015 Short Titles as Reported to Senate: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 [S.754]
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Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2015 Short Titles as Reported to Senate: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 TITLE I--CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (Sec. 103) This title requires the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Defense (DOD), and Justice (DOJ) to develop and promulgate procedures to promote the sharing of: (1) classified
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Received In The House. on 10/28/2015
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International Violence Against Women Act of 2015 [S.713]
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International Violence Against Women Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of State to establish an Office of Global Women's Issues which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. Establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) a Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall direct USAID activities, policies, programs, and funding relating to gender equality and women's empowerment. Directs the Ambassador-at-Large to: (1) develop or update annually for five years (after the 2012
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/11/2015
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Ensuring a Better Response for Victims of Child Sex Trafficking [S.656]
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Ensuring a Better Response for Victims of Child Sex Trafficking This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require a state plan for its child protective services system to include a certified assurance that the state has in effect and is enforcing a law requiring: (1) identification and assessment of all reports involving children known or suspected to be victims of sex trafficking; and (2) training child protective services workers about identifying, assessing, and providing comprehensive services for children who are sex
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/04/2015