INCREASED PENALTIES FOR USE OF A COMPUTER IN THE SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION OF A CHILD.

SEC. 503. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR USE OF A COMPUTER IN THE SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION OF A CHILD. Pursuant to its authority under section 994(p) of title 28, United States Code, the United States Sentencing Commission shall— (1) review the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for— (A) aggravated sexual abuse under section 2241 of title 18, United States Code; (B) sexual abuse under section 2242 of title 18, United States Code; (C) sexual abuse of a minor or ward under section2243 of title 18, United States Code; and 112 STAT. 2981 (D) coercion and enticement of a minor under section2422(b) of title 18, United States Code, contacting a minor under section 2422(c) of title 18, United States Code, and transportation of minors and travel under section 2423 of title 18, United States Code; and (2) upon completion of the review under paragraph (1), promulgate amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines to provide appropriate enhancement if the defendant used a computer with the intent to persuade, induce, entice, coerce, or facilitate the transport of a child of an age specified in the applicable provision of law referred to in paragraph (1) to engage in any prohibited sexual activity.