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Project Safe Childhood Act: New Measures Against Online Child Exploitation

This Act reauthorizes and updates the "Project Safe Childhood" program to more effectively combat online child sexual exploitation. It introduces new definitions for offenses and offenders, streamlines cooperation among law enforcement agencies, and increases funding for prevention and investigative efforts. The goal is to better protect children and more quickly identify victims and perpetrators.
Key points
Strengthening cooperation between federal, state, and local agencies in combating online child sexual offenses.
Introducing new definitions for offenses and offenders, including "circle of trust offenders" and "dual offenders," to facilitate prosecution.
Increasing funding for training law enforcement officers and prosecutors, and for developing technology to identify victims and offenders.
Establishing an annual "Safer Internet Day" to educate the public and raise awareness of online threats.
Adding at least 20 new Assistant United States Attorneys dedicated to child exploitation cases.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2661
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Process start date: 2023-04-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Project Safe Childhood Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2661.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening cooperation between federal, state, and local agencies in combating online child sexual offenses.
  • Introducing new definitions for offenses and offenders, including "circle of trust offenders" and "dual offenders," to facilitate prosecution.
  • Increasing funding for training law enforcement officers and prosecutors, and for developing technology to identify victims and offenders.
  • Establishing an annual "Safer Internet Day" to educate the public and raise awareness of online threats.
  • Adding at least 20 new Assistant United States Attorneys dedicated to child exploitation cases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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