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ENFORCE Act

USA119th CongressHR-4831| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (15)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation Act, or ENFORCE Act, aims to significantly strengthen federal enforcement against child exploitation. It clarifies and expands the scope of federal jurisdiction over the production of child pornography, specifically including instances where the material or its components are involved in interstate or foreign commerce. The bill makes several key changes to offenses involving obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse. It removes the statute of limitations for prosecuting these crimes, ensuring they can be pursued indefinitely, and mandates their inclusion in federal sex offender registration requirements. Furthermore, the Act establishes a presumption of detention pending trial for individuals accused of these offenses, making it more difficult for them to be released on bail. To protect victims and evidence, the legislation prohibits the reproduction of visual depictions of child sexual abuse during criminal discovery, requiring them to remain in the custody of the government or court. It also ensures that identifiable minor victims have access to their depictions under controlled conditions, similar to child pornography victims, and mandates supervised release after imprisonment for these serious violations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8315
ENFORCE Act
Aug 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3021
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8315
    ENFORCE Act


  • August 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3021
    Held at the desk.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-3021: ENFORCE Act
Child safety and welfareCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abusePornographySex offenses

ENFORCE Act

USA119th CongressHR-4831| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
The Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation Act, or ENFORCE Act, aims to significantly strengthen federal enforcement against child exploitation. It clarifies and expands the scope of federal jurisdiction over the production of child pornography, specifically including instances where the material or its components are involved in interstate or foreign commerce. The bill makes several key changes to offenses involving obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse. It removes the statute of limitations for prosecuting these crimes, ensuring they can be pursued indefinitely, and mandates their inclusion in federal sex offender registration requirements. Furthermore, the Act establishes a presumption of detention pending trial for individuals accused of these offenses, making it more difficult for them to be released on bail. To protect victims and evidence, the legislation prohibits the reproduction of visual depictions of child sexual abuse during criminal discovery, requiring them to remain in the custody of the government or court. It also ensures that identifiable minor victims have access to their depictions under controlled conditions, similar to child pornography victims, and mandates supervised release after imprisonment for these serious violations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8315
ENFORCE Act
Aug 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3021
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8315
    ENFORCE Act


  • August 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3021
    Held at the desk.
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (15)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-3021: ENFORCE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abusePornographySex offenses