Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act

The Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act of 2025, or CSAFE Act of 2025 , establishes new federal prohibitions against intentionally compelling a minor to engage in various harmful activities. This includes coercing children, through interstate commerce or other specified means, into self-harm , animal crushing, abusive nonsexual conduct, sexually explicit acts, or obscene speech. The bill broadly defines "compel" to encompass methods such as threat, extortion, blackmail, fraud, deceit, or manipulation . Violators face substantial criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment for up to 10 years, with increased sentences up to life imprisonment if serious bodily injury or death results. This legislation aims to protect minors from exploitation by imposing severe consequences on those who manipulate them into dangerous or illicit behaviors.