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Stop Crimes Against Children Act

USA119th CongressHR-6887| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, strengthening the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction. It mandates the inclusion of new provisions designed to improve the nation's response to crimes against children. The legislation seeks to foster a more coordinated and effective approach to this critical issue. Specifically, the updated strategy must include plans for coordination with nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education . This collaboration will focus on the prevention, study, promotion, and implementation of best practices for preventing, identifying, and responding to various crimes against children, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, abduction, sexual exploitation, and trafficking. Furthermore, it requires the provision of evidence-based guidance on how to best support children who are victims of these crimes. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the strategy must incorporate recommendations for Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies . These recommendations are crucial for promoting and implementing best practices in the prevention and identification of crimes against children. They also guide how best to respond to and support child victims, ensuring a comprehensive approach across all levels of law enforcement.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9018
Stop Crimes Against Children Act
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9018
    Stop Crimes Against Children Act


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Stop Crimes Against Children Act

USA119th CongressHR-6887| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
This bill amends the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, strengthening the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction. It mandates the inclusion of new provisions designed to improve the nation's response to crimes against children. The legislation seeks to foster a more coordinated and effective approach to this critical issue. Specifically, the updated strategy must include plans for coordination with nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education . This collaboration will focus on the prevention, study, promotion, and implementation of best practices for preventing, identifying, and responding to various crimes against children, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, abduction, sexual exploitation, and trafficking. Furthermore, it requires the provision of evidence-based guidance on how to best support children who are victims of these crimes. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the strategy must incorporate recommendations for Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies . These recommendations are crucial for promoting and implementing best practices in the prevention and identification of crimes against children. They also guide how best to respond to and support child victims, ensuring a comprehensive approach across all levels of law enforcement.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9018
Stop Crimes Against Children Act
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9018
    Stop Crimes Against Children Act


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted