PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025

This legislation, known as the PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025, aims to reauthorize and significantly amend the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008. A key provision updates the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, changing the reporting frequency from every second year to every fourth year. The required contents of this strategy are expanded to include comprehensive analyses of current and future trends, strategic solutions, interagency coordination plans, and detailed reviews of federal efforts and resource estimates for combating child exploitation. The bill also strengthens the National Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program by expanding its scope to include Tribal and military law enforcement agencies and emphasizing the identification of child victims. A notable amendment introduces limited liability for ICAC task forces, protecting them and their personnel from civil claims or criminal charges related to lead prioritization decisions, except in cases of intentional misconduct or reckless disregard. Furthermore, the legislation authorizes substantial appropriations, including $70 million for fiscal year 2026, $80 million for 2027, and $90 million for 2028, to support these critical efforts. It also removes Title II concerning additional Regional Computer Forensic Labs and amends reporting requirements for providers to include all supplemental data.