To reauthorize and update the Project Safe Childhood program, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Durbin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Durbin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Durbin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Durbin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Durbin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Durbin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Durbin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Durbin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Durbin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Durbin, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Updates Project Safe Childhood program under the Adam Walsh Act with modern definitions for technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation, including categories for dual offenders and circle of trust offenders.
Who Benefits and How
Child victims receive enhanced prosecution support. Law enforcement gains clearer definitions for technology-facilitated crimes. Prosecutors have updated statutory framework for modern exploitation cases.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DOJ must implement updated program. US Attorneys coordinate enhanced prosecution efforts. Training and resources required for technology crime investigation.
Key Provisions
- Defines "child sexual abuse material" per 18 USC 2256
- Creates "dual offender" category for combined online and contact offenses
- Defines "circle of trust offender" for related or trusted position abusers
- Covers technology-facilitated exploitation offenses
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Modernizes Project Safe Childhood program to address technology-facilitated child exploitation
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Update child exploitation laws for technology-enabled crimes"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Person who commits both technology-facilitated exploitation and contact sexual offense
Offender related to or in position of trust, authority, or supervisory control over child
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