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Millstone Act

USA119th CongressHR-9146| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2026
Clay Fuller

Clay Fuller

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (6)
Tim Burchett (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly increase the penalties for a wide range of offenses related to the sexual exploitation of children. Its primary objective is to amend various sections of Title 18 of the United States Code to introduce the possibility of the death penalty or imprisonment for any term of years or for life for individuals convicted of these heinous crimes. This represents a substantial escalation from current maximum sentences, reflecting a tougher stance on child exploitation. Specifically, the legislation targets offenses such as female genital mutilation , civil rights offenses involving sexual misconduct , and sex trafficking of children , replacing existing maximum penalties with the more severe options. The bill also extends these enhanced punishments to crimes like sexual abuse of a minor , abusive sexual contact , sexual exploitation of children , and offenses involving child pornography , ensuring that individuals who commit or conspire to commit these acts face the most severe legal consequences under federal law.

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Timeline
Jun 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Millstone Act

USA119th CongressHR-9146| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2026
This bill aims to significantly increase the penalties for a wide range of offenses related to the sexual exploitation of children. Its primary objective is to amend various sections of Title 18 of the United States Code to introduce the possibility of the death penalty or imprisonment for any term of years or for life for individuals convicted of these heinous crimes. This represents a substantial escalation from current maximum sentences, reflecting a tougher stance on child exploitation. Specifically, the legislation targets offenses such as female genital mutilation , civil rights offenses involving sexual misconduct , and sex trafficking of children , replacing existing maximum penalties with the more severe options. The bill also extends these enhanced punishments to crimes like sexual abuse of a minor , abusive sexual contact , sexual exploitation of children , and offenses involving child pornography , ensuring that individuals who commit or conspire to commit these acts face the most severe legal consequences under federal law.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jun 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Clay Fuller

Clay Fuller

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (6)
Tim Burchett (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

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