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H.R.2029

Stop Comstock Act

Introduced·3/11/25

The Stop Comstock Act revises federal obscenity laws by removing references to "indecent" and "immoral" materials.

The Stop Comstock Act amends sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930. It removes references to "indecent" and "immoral" materials, focusing the law on "obscene" materials. This change aims to clarify and narrow the scope of federal obscenity laws.

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History

Mar 11, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Mar 11, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.