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S. 1333119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Oct 10, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act
Introduced:
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The bill broadens federal kidnapping and child sexual abuse laws and limits defenses for those accused of abusing children under 16.
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This bill expands federal kidnapping law to cover deception, not just physical force, and limits the "consent" defense for victims under 16. It also broadens child sexual abuse laws to cover more interstate travel, creates a new crime for causing a child under 16 to touch someone's genitals in federal jurisdictions, and expands "abusive sexual contact" laws to include attempts.
The bill affects federal prosecutors, law enforcement, and courts handling child exploitation cases, as well as people accused or convicted under these laws.
The changes allow more conduct to be prosecuted under federal law and narrow available legal defenses for those accused of abusing children under 16.
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Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.