Strengthening Child Protection Against Online Exploitation
This act aims to strengthen the fight against online child exploitation by reauthorizing and improving existing programs. Citizens can expect increased effectiveness of law enforcement in identifying and rescuing victims, as well as better coordination at various levels. Increased funding is intended to provide more resources to combat these crimes.
Key points
Increased frequency of updating the national strategy for combating child exploitation from every two years to every four years, with a more detailed analysis of trends and needs.
Strengthening the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program by expanding cooperation with Tribal and military agencies and focusing on victim identification.
Introducing limited legal liability for ICAC task forces for decisions regarding investigation priorities, except in cases of intentional misconduct or reckless disregard.
Increased funding for programs combating online child exploitation, with amounts rising to $90 million in fiscal year 2028.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1274
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Process start date: 2025-02-12