Parity for Child Exploitation Offenders Act
This bill amends federal law to ensure military offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) are treated equally with civilian offenses in child exploitation cases. It updates references throughout Title 18 to replace outdated phrasing (like "section 920 of title 10") with "the Uniform Code of Military Justice" in key provisions. The changes directly affect military personnel facing federal prosecution for child exploitation, ensuring their cases align with civilian legal standards. The bill makes no new penalties but clarifies that UCMJ offenses are considered equivalent to state offenses under federal sentencing guidelines.
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Introduced Jan 18, 2024
Last action Jan 18, 2024
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Jan 18, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan 18, 2024
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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
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Marco Rubio
RRepublican
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Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
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Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
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Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
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Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
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Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
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Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
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John Fetterman
DDemocratic
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Katie Boyd Britt
RRepublican
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Kevin Cramer
RRepublican
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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
DDemocratic
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