US SB3397

Creates a new federal crime for intentionally coercing minors (under 18) through mail or interstate/foreign commerce to commit suicide, kill others, harm people or animals, commit arson, or engage in doxxing/swatting

Defines "coerce" broadly to include extortion, threats, fraud, deceit, duress, intimidation, harassment, humiliation, degradation, or manipulation

Penalties include imprisonment for any term of years up to life for coercing suicide or murder, and up to 30 years for coercing serious bodily injury, arson, or covered acts like swatting

Amends existing child exploitation reporting requirements to include "online coercion of children" alongside sexual exploitation, expanding mandatory reporting obligations for electronic service providers

Introduced December 9, 2025 with bipartisan sponsorship (Grassley, Durbin, Klobuchar, Cornyn, Graham) and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee