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Online Child Protection: New Commission and Legal Terminology Changes

This act establishes a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention to develop recommended best practices for providers of interactive computer services. It also changes legal terminology from "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material" across various federal statutes. The purpose is to prevent, reduce, and respond to the online sexual exploitation of children.
Key points
Establishment of a National Commission to develop recommended best practices for interactive computer services to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
Replacement of the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" in numerous federal laws.
Modernization of the CyberTipline regarding reporting requirements and data sharing with law enforcement and non-profit entities.
Clarification that using encryption technologies does not serve as an independent basis for liability, though evidence related to it may still be considered by a court.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3538
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Process start date: 2022-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EARN IT Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3538.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a National Commission to develop recommended best practices for interactive computer services to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
  • Replacement of the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" in numerous federal laws.
  • Modernization of the CyberTipline regarding reporting requirements and data sharing with law enforcement and non-profit entities.
  • Clarification that using encryption technologies does not serve as an independent basis for liability, though evidence related to it may still be considered by a court.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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