Bill or resolution detail
S 4834
PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022
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Official facts
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Became Public Law No: 117-262.
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Lifecycle
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Became Public Law No: 117-262.
Effective Dec 5, 2025Entity 117-s-4834
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cornyn | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Amy Klobuchar | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Chuck Grassley | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| John Kennedy | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ted Cruz | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Thom Tillis | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Dec 21, 2022 · President
Signed by President.
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Dec 21, 2022 · President
Became Public Law No: 117-262.
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Dec 21, 2022 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 117-262.
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Dec 21, 2022 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Dec 16, 2022 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Dec 16, 2022 · President
Presented to President.
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Dec 6, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 510).
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Dec 6, 2022 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 510). (text: 12/05/2022 CR H8750)
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Dec 6, 2022 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Dec 6, 2022 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8771-8773; H8778-8779)
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Dec 5, 2022 · Floor
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Dec 5, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4834.
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Dec 5, 2022 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Dec 5, 2022 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8750-8752)
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Nov 16, 2022 · Floor
Received in the House.
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Nov 16, 2022 · Floor
Held at the desk.
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Nov 16, 2022 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Nov 15, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Nov 15, 2022 · Discharge
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Nov 15, 2022 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6704; text: CR S6704)
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Nov 15, 2022 · Committee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Sep 13, 2022 · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sep 13, 2022 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Judiciary Committeessju00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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