H.R. 6063 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Child Protection Act of 2012
H.R. 6063 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jun 29, 2012, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 29, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-206
What it does
Child Protection Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 20 years for transporting, receiving, distributing, selling, or possessing pornographic images of a child under the age of 12. Requires a U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 29, 2012
- Passed the HouseAug 1, 2012
- Passed the SenateNov 26, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentNov 28, 2012
- Became lawDec 7, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-206. (Dec 7, 2012)
More bills from Lamar Smith in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 1249: Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
- H.R. 2944: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 394: Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011
- H.R. 4967: Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 6215: To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to correct an error in the provisions relating to remedies for…
- H.R. 5949: FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012
- H.R. 6029: Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012
- H.R. 6621: To correct and improve certain provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act and title 35…
- H.R. 2885: Legal Workforce Act
- H.R. 6429: STEM Jobs Act of 2012
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 514: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
- S. 1103: A bill to extend the term of the incumbent Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- H.R. 2944: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 3421: Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act
- H.R. 3801: Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 347: Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
- H.R. 4119: Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 4223: SAFE DOSES Act
- H.R. 6189: Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act
- S. 3642: Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6063 (112th Congress): Child Protection Act of 2012,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/112-hr-6063/child-protection-act-of-2012 (accessed 2026-10-17).