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REACT Act

12/29/2022, 11:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7357

The REACT Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7357, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of the REACT Act is to address the issue of online child sexual exploitation and abuse. The bill aims to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute individuals who engage in these heinous crimes.

One of the key provisions of the REACT Act is the establishment of a new task force within the Department of Justice dedicated to combating online child sexual exploitation. This task force would be responsible for coordinating efforts between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend individuals who are involved in the production and distribution of child pornography.

Additionally, the REACT Act includes measures to increase penalties for individuals convicted of online child sexual exploitation offenses. This includes mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses, as well as increased fines and restitution for victims. Overall, the REACT Act is aimed at strengthening the tools and resources available to law enforcement agencies in their efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse. By providing additional support and resources to those on the front lines of this fight, the bill seeks to protect vulnerable children and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Congressional Summary of HR 7357

Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time Act or the REACT Act

This bill requires federal agencies to provide certain information at the request of additional congressional committees and specifies that agencies must respond to such requests within 45 days.

Under current law, agencies must supply information requested by the Committee on Government Operations of the House of Representatives (or any seven of its members) or the Committee on Government Affairs of the Senate (or any five of its members), provided that the requested information relates to matters within the committees' respective jurisdictions. This bill also requires agencies to supply information requested by authorizing committees or permanent select committees.

Current Status of Bill HR 7357

Bill HR 7357 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2022. Bill HR 7357 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2022.  Bill HR 7357's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of April 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7357

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7357

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7357

REACT Act
REACT Act
Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time Act
To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes.

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