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senate Bill S. 295

Improving Restitution For Victims Of Child Pornography

Argument in favor

Current law does not ensure that victims of child pornography are getting their full restitution in a timely manner. Money will never be able to heal the trauma, but it can help victims get on with their lives.

HannahShows's Opinion
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04/05/2015
If past victims of child pornography have suffered in court, like the Amy Child case, because of the current law regarding restitution then by all means implement this one. This law takes some of the burden off the victims as they struggle to prove their cases.
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Dave1's Opinion
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08/09/2015
If someone is so sick that they victimize children like that we should stick it to them ever way we can.
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Naomi's Opinion
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07/13/2015
There is no valid argument against this. Those saying that this bill would simply provide cause for courts to demand unfair amounts of money from defendants are forgetting what we are talking about. Who cares if a child trafficker/abuser is made to pay more money?
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Argument opposed

While there is no doubt that child pornography is a heinous crime, this bill opens the door for plaintiffs to tack on extra damages seemingly without limit.

Bill's Opinion
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04/10/2015
The court system should deal with this. Why don't you pass a law saying that all child sexual abuse is punishable by castration. Problem solved. Deal with the root problem.
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Stormcrow's Opinion
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02/18/2015
This is a handout to lawyers. Make a better bill.
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Richard's Opinion
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02/14/2015
No estimate of cost or benefit so how could anyone vote to approve?
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bill Progress

  • Not enacted
    The President has not signed this bill
  • The house has not voted
      house Committees
      Committee on the Judiciary
  • The senate Passed February 11th, 2015
    Roll Call Vote 98 Yea / 0 Nay
      senate Committees
      Committee on the Judiciary
    IntroducedJanuary 28th, 2015
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Bill Activity

  • action
    Introduced in Senate
  • referral
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • calendar
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • reported
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
  • calendar
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
  • action
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  • vote
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 55.
  • action
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • action
    Received in the House.
  • referral
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

bill Progress

  • Not enacted
    The President has not signed this bill
  • The house has not voted
      house Committees
      Committee on the Judiciary
  • The senate Passed February 11th, 2015
    Roll Call Vote 98 Yea / 0 Nay
      senate Committees
      Committee on the Judiciary
    IntroducedJanuary 28th, 2015
Log in or create an account to see how your Reps voted!
    Bill's Opinion Against
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    04/10/2015
    The court system should deal with this. Why don't you pass a law saying that all child sexual abuse is punishable by castration. Problem solved. Deal with the root problem.
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    HannahShows's Opinion In Favor
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    04/05/2015
    If past victims of child pornography have suffered in court, like the Amy Child case, because of the current law regarding restitution then by all means implement this one. This law takes some of the burden off the victims as they struggle to prove their cases.
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    Richard's Opinion Against
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    02/14/2015
    No estimate of cost or benefit so how could anyone vote to approve?
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    Stormcrow's Opinion Against
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    02/18/2015
    This is a handout to lawyers. Make a better bill.
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    Dave1's Opinion In Favor
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    08/09/2015
    If someone is so sick that they victimize children like that we should stick it to them ever way we can.
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    Naomi's Opinion In Favor
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    07/13/2015
    There is no valid argument against this. Those saying that this bill would simply provide cause for courts to demand unfair amounts of money from defendants are forgetting what we are talking about. Who cares if a child trafficker/abuser is made to pay more money?
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    Dolores's Opinion Against
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    02/14/2015
    No money should be given. We all have problems and money cannot solve most of them. It only results in more hurting and this time the taxpayers. All we ask is that these dangerous perverts be put away and throw away the key.
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    Jim's Opinion Against
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    02/24/2015
    The distress a child feels is laid on them by the horrified adults around them. These adults who cause the child distress should not be rewarded.
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    Tom's Opinion In Favor
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    02/12/2015
    Common sense, and a moral and ethical responsibility.
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    Marvin's Opinion Against
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    05/27/2015
    The abuser should be made to pay.
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    Peter's Opinion In Favor
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    02/18/2015
    I agree but there needs to be guide lines for how damages are determined,lawyers are greedy people.
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    Curmudgeon's Opinion Against
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    07/18/2015
    Like every other sort of civil judgment, there is no limit to the absurdity of requested damages the legal racket wants applied. They get a commission on the size of award. Now most of this litigation is not Federal anyway nor should be. If the matter is criminal the penalty is incarceration of the felon and the issue is irrelevant.
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    Ellen's Opinion In Favor
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    02/25/2015
    Protect our children. They are our future.
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    Daniel's Opinion In Favor
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    02/26/2015
    To many have payed the ultimate price for their right to vote.
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    Marianne's Opinion In Favor
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    02/20/2015
    Children should never be subject to this physical and emotional abuse. If the perpetrators can be sued out of business, all the better.
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    John's Opinion Against
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    06/30/2015
    We are 18 TRILLION in debt. We cannot afford new programs. We should be cutting programs. Stop spending!!!
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    Thomas's Opinion In Favor
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    06/24/2015
    If you don't want to pay don't play.
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    Donald's Opinion Against
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    08/30/2015
    Why does the congress want to take the place of the courts.
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    Courtney's Opinion In Favor
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    04/03/2015
    If these victims aren't helped, they will never be happy and productive citizens. If victims of child pornography, abuse, child prostitution, and child human trafficking are not given the needed assistance, their already fractured me tal state will continue to deteriorate , and because they can't contribute to society they will drain from the economy by need free mental care. They will get involved with drugs and go back to the same world they came from - money for bodies. We must help victims so they can reach their potential.
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    Alis's Opinion In Favor
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    06/05/2015
    It is not necessary to protect the legal system but to protect victims!!!
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