James T. Woods Act
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Crime and Law Enforcement
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] (R) — FL
Summary
This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for threatening to distribute a visual depiction of a minor (or person believed to be a minor) engaging in sexually explicit conduct with the intent that the minor (or person believed to be a minor) create or transmit a visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct. (This practice is commonly referred to as sextortion.) The bill also prohibits attempts and conspiracies to commit the offenses.
Legislative subjects
Crime and Law Enforcement; Crimes against children; Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation; Domestic violence and child abuse; Pornography; Sex offenses
Latest action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
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