Cybermolesters Enforcement Act of 2001
Latest action · Jul 24, 2001 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8135)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 24, 2001
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Authorizes the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications in the investigation of crimes involving: (1) transporting, receiving, distributing, selling, or possessing child pornography; or (2) coercing or enticing an individual to travel to engage in prostitution or any sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, transportation of a minor with the intent that the minor engage in such sexual activity, or travel for the purpose of engaging in a sexual act with a minor that would constitute a felony if that activity took place within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
Includes child pornography within the definition of "contraband" the transport, concealment, or possession of which is prohibited..
Cosponsors 11
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Aug 3, 2001 to Sep 10, 2001.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NH | Bob Smith | Aug 3, 2001 | |
| R-IA | Chuck Grassley | Aug 3, 2001 | |
| R-NC | Jesse Helms | Aug 3, 2001 | |
| R-AZ | Jon Kyl | Aug 3, 2001 | |
| R-OH | Mike DeWine | Aug 3, 2001 | |
| R-AL | Richard C. Shelby | Aug 3, 2001 | |
| R-UT | Robert F. Bennett | Aug 3, 2001 | |
| R-KS | Sam Brownback | Aug 3, 2001 | |
| R-KY | Jim Bunning | Sep 4, 2001 | |
| D-SC | Strom Thurmond | Sep 4, 2001 | |
| R-MS | Thad Cochran | Sep 10, 2001 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Judiciary Committee | Referred Jul 24, 2001 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 24, 2001Introduced in Senate
- Jul 24, 2001Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8135)
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S8901 | Mitch McConnell R-KY | Aug 3, 2001 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S8135Text printed S8135 | Mitch McConnell R-KY (text) | Jul 24, 2001 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2817 | Cybermolesters Enforcement Act of 2001 | Identical bill | Sep 10, 2001 |
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A bill to provide for the effective punishment of online child molesters, and for other purposes.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Cybermolesters Enforcement Act of 2001
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 24, 2001Introduced in Senate
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