Interstate Obscenity Definition Act

HR 3297, the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the federal legal definition of "obscene" visual content. It defines obscenity as material that, taken as a whole, appeals to prurient interest, depicts sexual acts with intent to arouse, and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. This definition applies to images, videos, and other visual depictions distributed interstate or in the District of Columbia. The bill directly affects content providers, internet platforms, and law enforcement agencies operating under federal obscenity laws, updating the standard for determining illegal material. It does not create new penalties but refines the existing legal test used in prosecutions.