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H.R.6998: SHIELD Act of 2022
About This Bill
- Introduced March 8, 2022
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
68 (64 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 8, 2022
Bill Summary
Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2022 or the SHIELD Act of 2022 This bill establishes a new criminal offense related to the distribution of intimate visual depictions. Specifically, it makes it a crime to knowingly distribute (or intentionally threaten to distribute) an intimate visual depiction of an individual (1) with knowledge of or reckless disregard for the individual's lack of consent and reasonable...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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March 8, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 8, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |