S. 1738 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008
S. 1738 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jun 28, 2007, sponsored by Joseph Biden Jr. with 60 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 28, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-401
What it does
Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology to Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2008 or the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 - Title I: National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction - (Sec. 101) Directs the Attorney General to create and implement a National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Biden Jr. (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 28, 2007
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 2, 2008
- Became lawOct 13, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-401. (Oct 13, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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