To prohibit the disclosure of intimate digital depictions, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates intimate digital depictions The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 is amended by inserting after section 1309 the following: In this section: The term consent has the meaning given such term, creates disclosure of intimate digital depictions, and requires criminal action Chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2252C the following: Whoever, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, discloses or threatens. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Criminal Justice, Native American Tribes, Finance, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates intimate digital depictions The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 is amended by inserting after section 1309 the following: In this section: The term consent has the meaning given such term...
- Creates disclosure of intimate digital depictions.
- Requires criminal action Chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2252C the following: Whoever, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, discloses or threatens...
- Requires intimate digital depictions Whoever, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, discloses or threatens to disclose an intimate digital depiction— with the intent to harass, annoy, threaten, alarm, or cause...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates intimate digital depictions The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 is amended by inserting after section 1309 the following: In this section: The term consent has the meaning given such term, creates disclosure of intimate digital depictions, and requires criminal action Chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2252C the following: Whoever, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, discloses or threatens.
Key Policy Areas
Criminal Justice, Native American Tribes, Finance, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill creates intimate digital depictions The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 is amended by inserting after section 1309 the following: In this section: The term consent has the meaning given such term, creates disclosure of intimate digital depictions, and requires criminal action Chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2252C the following: Whoever, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, discloses or threatens.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Morelle (for himself and Ms. Ross) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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