Bill 118 s 5060, also known as the PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reauthorize and strengthen the PROTECT Our Children Act, which was originally passed in 2008 to combat child exploitation and trafficking.
The main provisions of the bill include increasing funding for law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cases of child exploitation, providing resources for victim support services, and enhancing training for law enforcement officers and prosecutors on how to effectively combat child exploitation.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing child exploitation cases, as well as enhancing the ability of law enforcement to track and apprehend offenders who exploit children online.
Overall, the PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the government's ability to protect children from exploitation and trafficking, and to ensure that those who commit these heinous crimes are brought to justice.