S. 1693 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017
S. 1693 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Aug 1, 2017, sponsored by Rob Portman with 70 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 1, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 70
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to specify that communications decency provisions protecting providers from liability for the private blocking or screening of offensive material shall not be construed to impair or limit civil action or criminal prosecution under state or federal criminal or civil laws relating to sex trafficking of children or sex trafficking b…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rob Portman (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 1, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292. (Jan 10, 2018)
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Committees
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