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- H.R.1981
H.R.1981: Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced May 25, 2011
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (11 Democrats, 28 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 - (Sec. 2) Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly conducting in interstate or foreign commerce a financial transaction that will facilitate access to, or the possession of, child pornography. Makes this prohibition inapplicable to a financial transaction conducted in cooperation with, or with the consent of, any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency. (Sec. 3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 10.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-281, Part I.
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Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for a period ending not later than Dec. 9, 2011.
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House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 16, 2011.
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Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
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| May 25, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Lamar Smith (R-Texas) |