Internet Safety and Protection Act of 2005
The Merlin Foundation has joined with the National Children's Alliance to endorse the Internet Safety and Protection Act of 2005 (S. 1507/ H.R. 3479).
The purpose of the legislation is to protect children from internet pornography and support law enforcement and other efforts to combat internet and pornography-related crimes against children.
A July 2005 report done by Third Way, a strategic center for progressive ideas, found that the largest group of online views of pornography is kids between 12 and 17. And furthermore, 97% of Internet pornography sites now run on an honor system known as the "porn standard." If children simply assert that they are over 18, they get access.
Here are some quick notes on the bill:
It will work to prevent children under age 18 from accessing pornographic websites by providing tighter verification standards to block minors from entering these sites. Specifically, websites that offer pornographic materials for sale would have to employ new or existing age verification software that requires government-issued IDs that establish the user's age to screen out children and teenagers.
It establishes a trust fund to beef up law enforcement efforts, financed with a 25% smut tax on the sale of pornographic products on the internet.
The funds would also be used for DOJ's Cybertipline, the Internet Crime's Against Children's Task Force, research and development, and educational training.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) on July 27, 2005. The following House Members are co-sponsors:
Rep. Lincoln Davis (D-TN) Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-NC) Rep. David Price (D-NC) Rep. Harold Ford (D-TN) Rep. Robert Menedez (D-NJ) Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR) Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ) Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger (D-MD)
H.R. 3479 has been referred to the House subcommittee on Select Education.
The Senate version of the bill (S. 1507) was introduced in the Senate by Senator Blanche L. Lincoln (D-AR) on July 27, 2005.
The following Senators are co-sponsors:
Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) Sen. Thomas Carper (D-DE) Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR) Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-CT) Sen. Ken Salazar (D-CO)
S. 1507 has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
Remember, you can get your Member's phone, fax, and other information at our website under the Resource Page. A phone call asking for support of S. 1507 or H.R. 3479 would be appreciated. Or you can send a quick fax.
The purpose of the legislation is to protect children from internet pornography and support law enforcement and other efforts to combat internet and pornography-related crimes against children.
A July 2005 report done by Third Way, a strategic center for progressive ideas, found that the largest group of online views of pornography is kids between 12 and 17. And furthermore, 97% of Internet pornography sites now run on an honor system known as the "porn standard." If children simply assert that they are over 18, they get access.
Here are some quick notes on the bill:
It will work to prevent children under age 18 from accessing pornographic websites by providing tighter verification standards to block minors from entering these sites. Specifically, websites that offer pornographic materials for sale would have to employ new or existing age verification software that requires government-issued IDs that establish the user's age to screen out children and teenagers.
It establishes a trust fund to beef up law enforcement efforts, financed with a 25% smut tax on the sale of pornographic products on the internet.
The funds would also be used for DOJ's Cybertipline, the Internet Crime's Against Children's Task Force, research and development, and educational training.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) on July 27, 2005. The following House Members are co-sponsors:
Rep. Lincoln Davis (D-TN) Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-NC) Rep. David Price (D-NC) Rep. Harold Ford (D-TN) Rep. Robert Menedez (D-NJ) Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR) Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ) Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger (D-MD)
H.R. 3479 has been referred to the House subcommittee on Select Education.
The Senate version of the bill (S. 1507) was introduced in the Senate by Senator Blanche L. Lincoln (D-AR) on July 27, 2005.
The following Senators are co-sponsors:
Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) Sen. Thomas Carper (D-DE) Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR) Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-CT) Sen. Ken Salazar (D-CO)
S. 1507 has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
Remember, you can get your Member's phone, fax, and other information at our website under the Resource Page. A phone call asking for support of S. 1507 or H.R. 3479 would be appreciated. Or you can send a quick fax.
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