H.R. 4667 (107th): Child Modeling Exploitation Prevention Act of 2002

Introduced:
May 07, 2002 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mark Foley [R-FL16]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 7, 2002, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 07, 2002
Cosponsors
31 cosponsors (22R, 8D, 1I) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To protect children from exploitive child modeling, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 07, 2002.
5 pages

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5/7/2002--Introduced.
Child Modeling Exploitation Prevention Act of 2002 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit an employer from employing a minor under 17 years old to work in exploitive child modeling. Sets penalties for violations. Includes employment of a minor in violation of such provision within the definition of "oppressive child labor."
Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit displaying the image of a child who has not attained the age of 17 years, or offering to provide an image of such a child, with the intent to make a financial gain and without a purpose of marketing a product or service other than the child's image, if such conduct occurs in or affects interstate or foreign commerce. Sets penalties for violations.

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  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 110