US HB4981 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 61-30)
Status: Introduced on June 26 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-07-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 26 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-07-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amy and Vicky Child Pornography Victim Restitution Improvement Act of 2014 - Amends the federal criminal code to expand the definition of "full amount of the victim's losses" for purposes of provisions governing mandatory restitution of victims of offenses involving sexual exploitation and other abuse of children to include medical services, physical and occupational therapy or rehabilitation, and lost income for the victim's lifetime, as well as any losses suffered by the victim from any sexual act or conduct in preparation for or during the production of child pornography depicting the victim involved in the offense. Sets forth guidelines for determining restitution where the victim of of a specified child pornography offense was harmed by one defendant (requiring restitution for not less than the full amount of the victim's losses) or by more than one defendant (requiring restitution for not more than the full amount of the victim's losses and not less than specified minimum amounts for certain offenses). Requires joint and several liability where there are multiple defendants and allows each defendant who is ordered to pay restitution and who has made full payment to the victim equal to or exceeding the specified minimum amount to recover contribution from any other defendant ordered to pay. Sets forth contribution claim procedures. Requires the Attorney General to report to Congress within one year after enactment of this Act on any progress of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in obtaining restitution for victims of such offenses.
Title
Amy and Vicky Child Pornography Victim Restitution Improvement Act of 2014
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-21 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
| 2014-06-26 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2301 (Same As) 2014-05-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Crime and law enforcement
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Pornography
Congressional oversight
Crime and law enforcement
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Pornography
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4981/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr4981/BILLS-113hr4981ih.pdf |
