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Targeting Child Predators Act of 2017
4/7/2025, 3:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 883
Bill 115 hr 883, also known as the Targeting Child Predators Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of combating child predators. The bill focuses on enhancing law enforcement efforts to identify and prosecute individuals who prey on children.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national database of individuals convicted of crimes against children. This database would be accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country, allowing for better coordination and information sharing in cases involving child predators.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase penalties for individuals convicted of crimes against children, as well as provisions to provide additional resources and training for law enforcement agencies to better investigate and prosecute these cases. Overall, the Targeting Child Predators Act of 2017 aims to strengthen the ability of law enforcement to protect children from predators and ensure that those who commit crimes against children are held accountable for their actions.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national database of individuals convicted of crimes against children. This database would be accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country, allowing for better coordination and information sharing in cases involving child predators.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase penalties for individuals convicted of crimes against children, as well as provisions to provide additional resources and training for law enforcement agencies to better investigate and prosecute these cases. Overall, the Targeting Child Predators Act of 2017 aims to strengthen the ability of law enforcement to protect children from predators and ensure that those who commit crimes against children are held accountable for their actions.
Current Status of Bill HR 883
Bill HR 883 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2017. Bill HR 883 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2017. Bill HR 883's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 23, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 883
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 883
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 883
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