Global Child Protection Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 1862, also known as the Global Child Protection Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of combating child exploitation and trafficking on a global scale. The bill seeks to strengthen existing laws and policies related to child protection and enhance international cooperation in addressing these issues.

Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for programs that support child protection efforts, improving coordination between US agencies and foreign governments in combating child trafficking, and enhancing training for law enforcement officials and other stakeholders involved in child protection.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a task force to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of US efforts to combat child exploitation and trafficking, as well as the development of a comprehensive strategy to address these issues on a global level. Overall, the Global Child Protection Act of 2017 aims to strengthen the US government's commitment to protecting children from exploitation and trafficking, both domestically and internationally, through increased funding, improved coordination, and enhanced training and evaluation efforts.