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US SB539

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Cornyn

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Reauthorizes the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 with $70 million for FY2026, $80 million for FY2027, and $90 million for FY2028 to combat child exploitation crimes

  • Changes the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction reporting requirement from every 2 years to every 4 years, while expanding required contents to include resource estimates for ICAC task forces and federal agencies

  • Expands ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force Program to include Tribal and military law enforcement, adds child victim identification as a core mission, and requires at least 20% of appropriated funds support training, technology development, and wellness programs

  • Provides limited liability protection for ICAC task forces and participating law enforcement from civil claims or criminal charges arising from lead prioritization decisions, except in cases of intentional misconduct, gross negligence, or actual malice

  • Requires electronic service providers to include all supplemental data when submitting CyberTipline reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Legislative Description

PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025

Crime and law enforcement

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 80.

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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