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PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024

12/16/2024, 6:47 PM

Summary of Bill S 5060

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.

Congressional Summary of S 5060

PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the federal framework to combat the online exploitation of children.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2027 (1) the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, and (2) the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program.

Current Status of Bill S 5060

Bill S 5060 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 11, 2024. Bill S 5060 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 17, 2024.  Bill S 5060's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5060

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5060

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5060

PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024
PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024
A bill to reauthorize the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, and for other purposes.

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