STOP CSAM Act of 2025
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedReported by Mr. Grassley, with an amendment
Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Grassley, …
Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Grassley, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Expands child victim protections in federal court proceedings. Broadens definitions of exploitation and psychological abuse, and extends protections to adult survivors of childhood abuse.
Who Benefits and How
- Child victims and witnesses receive enhanced courtroom protections
- Adult survivors of childhood abuse can use protections in federal proceedings
- Prosecutors gain clearer definitions for charging child exploitation
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal courts must accommodate expanded victim protections
- Defendants face expanded definitions of exploitative conduct
- DOJ implements broader prosecution standards
Key Provisions
- Expands exploitation to include child sex trafficking and obscene depictions
- Defines psychological abuse including isolation and physical restraint
- Extends protections to covered persons of any age who were child victims
- Adds kidnapping including international parental kidnapping to covered crimes
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Strengthens protections for child victims in federal court and expands definitions of exploitation and abuse
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Strengthen child abuse prosecution and victim protection framework"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Pattern of acts to degrade, humiliate, or terrorize including isolation and restraint
Child pornography, child sex trafficking, or obscene visual depiction
Person of any age who was or is alleged to be a victim of child abuse
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