E. Title V: Child Pornography Prevention

(Sec. 502) Revises recordkeeping requirements for producers of actual sexually explicit conduct to cover digital images or computer-manipulated images of actual human beings. Makes it unlawful for any producer of sexually explicit materials to refuse inspection of its records.

(Sec. 503) Imposes new recordkeeping requirements (and penalties for noncompliance) on individuals who produce simulated sexually explicit materials and distribute such materials in interstate commerce. Requires the Attorney General to report to Congress annually on the enforcement of recordkeeping requirements for producers of actual and simulated sexually explicit materials.

(Sec. 504) Prohibits the reproduction of child pornography materials by a defendant in a criminal proceeding. Places such materials in the care, custody, and control of the government or the court. Requires that such materials be reasonably available to a defendant and the defendant's attorney or expert witness for inspection, viewing, and examination.

(Sec. 505) Revises and expands provisions authorizing civil and criminal asset forfeiture in child sexual exploitation and obscenity cases.

(Sec. 506) Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the production of obscene materials for sale or distribution in interstate commerce (current law prohibits the transportation, distribution, and sale of such materials).

(Sec. 507) Authorizes reasonable compensation and payment of expenses for a guardian ad litem to represent children who are victims of, or witnesses to, sexual abuse or exploitation.

(F. Title VI: Grants, Studies, and Programs for Children and Community Safety ...)

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