This bill adds a federal definition of "obscenity" to the Communications Act of 1934. The new definition applies to visual depictions—including pictures, images, films, and videos—that appeal to prurient interest in nudity or sex, depict or simulate sexual acts with intent to arouse or gratify sexual desires, and lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. The bill affects broadcasters, internet platforms, and telecommunications companies regulated under the Communications Act by establishing a uniform federal standard for what constitutes obscene material in interstate communications. The legislation also makes a technical amendment to obscene telephone call provisions by removing the requirement that such calls must be made "with intent to abuse, threaten, or harass" another person. The bill contains no specified funding or implementation timeline.
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