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Combating Online Predators: New Penalties for Threats Against Minors.

This act introduces new provisions aimed at protecting children from online threats. It focuses on penalizing individuals who threaten to distribute child sexual exploitation material to coerce minors into creating more. This is intended to enhance children's online safety and hinder the actions of offenders.
Key points
Establishes a new offense: threatening to distribute child sexual exploitation material to coerce the creation of more.
Expands existing child sexual exploitation laws to include new forms of online threats.
Aims to strengthen the protection of children from online manipulation and blackmail.
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6719
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
Process start date: 2025-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

James T. Woods Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6719.

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 2025-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a new offense: threatening to distribute child sexual exploitation material to coerce the creation of more.
  • Expands existing child sexual exploitation laws to include new forms of online threats.
  • Aims to strengthen the protection of children from online manipulation and blackmail.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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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