119th Congress
H.R. 6719

Creates new federal crimes for child sextortion

Adds federal crimes for threatening to share a child's sexual images and for coercing minors online, and directs a review of sentences for child sexual abuse material offenses.

  • Makes it a federal crime to threaten sharing a child's sexual images to extort or distress them
  • Creates new federal offenses for coercing minors online to commit harm
  • Orders the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review guidelines for child sexual abuse material offenses
  • Expands reporting of online coercion of minors and protections for minors who testify

Passed the House · Senate's turn

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