S. 62599th CongressSenate Bill

Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute to extend the statute's coverage to the sexual exploitation of children.

Official title: A bill to include the offenses relating to sexual exploitation of children under the provisions of RICO and authorize civil suits on behalf of victims of child pornography and prostitution.

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Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute to extend the statute's coverage to the sexual exploitation of children. Provides for a civil action for treble damages by any person injured personally or in his or her business or property as a result of a violation of this Act.

Introduced Mar 7, 1985
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Paula Hawkins

Republican

U.S. Senator · FL

Bipartisan — 14 cosponsors (6 D, 8 R)

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