PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025

Bill 119 s 539, also known as the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the original act that was passed in 2008. The main purpose of this bill is to continue and strengthen efforts to protect children from exploitation and abuse.

The bill includes provisions that focus on improving the coordination and effectiveness of law enforcement efforts to combat child exploitation. It also seeks to enhance training for law enforcement officers and prosecutors who work on these cases. Additionally, the bill aims to increase resources for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which plays a crucial role in helping to locate missing children and combat child exploitation.

Furthermore, the bill includes measures to improve the reporting and tracking of child exploitation cases, as well as provisions to enhance the penalties for individuals who engage in these heinous crimes. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 539 is to strengthen the protections in place for children and ensure that those who exploit and abuse children are held accountable for their actions.