S. 151 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
S. 151 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003, became law — introduced on Jan 13, 2003, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 108-21
What it does
Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003 or PROTECT Act - Title I: Sanctions and Offenses - (Sec. 101) Amends the Federal criminal code to: (1) make the authorized term of supervised release after imprisonment any term of years or life for kidnaping involving a minor and for other specified felony offenses (aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, abusive sexual contact, sexual…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
PROTECT Act
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2003
- Passed the SenateFeb 24, 2003
- Passed the HouseApr 10, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentApr 28, 2003
- Became lawApr 30, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-21. (Apr 30, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On the Conference Report
Senate · Apr 10, 2003 · Conference Report Agreed to98–0 - On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · Apr 10, 2003 · Passed400–25 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Feb 24, 2003 · Bill Passed84–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- An Act to prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children, and for other purposes.Senate · Feb 24, 2003
- “Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003” or “PROTECT Act”House · Apr 10, 2003
- An Act to prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children, and for other purposes.Senate · Apr 10, 2003
More bills from Orrin G. Hatch in the 108th Congress
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 2363: A bill to revise and extend the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
- S. 2742: A bill to extend certain authority of the Supreme Court Police, modify the venue of prosecutions…
- S. 2883: Prevention of Child Abduction Partnership Act
- S. 2192: Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004
- S. 595: Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2003
- S. 1531: Chief Justice John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
- H.R. 218: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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