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New online child safety rules and fight against sexual exploitation.

This act modifies laws concerning child protection online, making it easier to report and prosecute child sexual exploitation offenses. It also updates legal terminology to better reflect the nature of these crimes. The goal is to enhance online safety for children and more effectively combat illegal content.
Key points
Simplifying the reporting and identification of individuals and victims in online child exploitation reports, aiming to accelerate law enforcement actions.
Extending the data retention period for internet service providers from 90 days to 1 year, allowing more time for analysis and prosecution of crimes.
Changing the term "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material" across numerous federal statutes, intending to better convey the nature of the crime and raise public awareness.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5182
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Process start date: 2023-08-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Child Online Safety Modernization Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5182.

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 2023-08-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Simplifying the reporting and identification of individuals and victims in online child exploitation reports, aiming to accelerate law enforcement actions.
  • Extending the data retention period for internet service providers from 90 days to 1 year, allowing more time for analysis and prosecution of crimes.
  • Changing the term "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material" across numerous federal statutes, intending to better convey the nature of the crime and raise public awareness.
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. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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