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Child Predators Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-6715| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
Mark Harris

Mark Harris

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Child Predators Accountability Act of 2025 aims to strengthen federal laws against the sexual exploitation and sexually explicit depiction of minors. It achieves this by amending sections of Title 18 of the U.S. Code related to sexual exploitation of children and the importation of sexually explicit depictions of minors. Specifically, the bill expands the scope of prohibited activities to include instances where a minor is depicted engaging in sexually explicit conduct, in addition to direct coercion for participation. Furthermore, it introduces a new definition for "engage in" within the context of visual depictions, clarifying that it covers both a minor's actual participation and their intentional depiction in sexually explicit content, regardless of their direct involvement.

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Timeline
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 12, 2026
Mr. Harris (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H630-632)
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6715.
Jan 12, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 12, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H630)
Jan 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H630)
Jan 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • December 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 12, 2026
    Mr. Harris (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H630-632)


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • January 12, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6715.


  • January 12, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 12, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H630)


  • January 12, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H630)


  • January 12, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 12, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 13, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Crimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDomestic violence and child abusePornographySex offenses

Child Predators Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-6715| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
The Child Predators Accountability Act of 2025 aims to strengthen federal laws against the sexual exploitation and sexually explicit depiction of minors. It achieves this by amending sections of Title 18 of the U.S. Code related to sexual exploitation of children and the importation of sexually explicit depictions of minors. Specifically, the bill expands the scope of prohibited activities to include instances where a minor is depicted engaging in sexually explicit conduct, in addition to direct coercion for participation. Furthermore, it introduces a new definition for "engage in" within the context of visual depictions, clarifying that it covers both a minor's actual participation and their intentional depiction in sexually explicit content, regardless of their direct involvement.

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Timeline
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 12, 2026
Mr. Harris (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H630-632)
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6715.
Jan 12, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 12, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H630)
Jan 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H630)
Jan 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • December 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 12, 2026
    Mr. Harris (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H630-632)


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • January 12, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6715.


  • January 12, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 12, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H630)


  • January 12, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H630)


  • January 12, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 12, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 13, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mark Harris

Mark Harris

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDomestic violence and child abusePornographySex offenses