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PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1274| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025, aims to reauthorize and significantly amend the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008. A key provision updates the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, changing the reporting frequency from every second year to every fourth year. The required contents of this strategy are expanded to include comprehensive analyses of current and future trends, strategic solutions, interagency coordination plans, and detailed reviews of federal efforts and resource estimates for combating child exploitation. The bill also strengthens the National Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program by expanding its scope to include Tribal and military law enforcement agencies and emphasizing the identification of child victims. A notable amendment introduces limited liability for ICAC task forces, protecting them and their personnel from civil claims or criminal charges related to lead prioritization decisions, except in cases of intentional misconduct or reckless disregard. Furthermore, the legislation authorizes substantial appropriations, including $70 million for fiscal year 2026, $80 million for 2027, and $90 million for 2028, to support these critical efforts. It also removes Title II concerning additional Regional Computer Forensic Labs and amends reporting requirements for providers to include all supplemental data.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9641
PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-539
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9641
    PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-539
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-4834: PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022
  • S 119-539: PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Child safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseHuman traffickingIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMissing personsPornographySex offensesSmuggling and trafficking

PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1274| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
This legislation, known as the PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025, aims to reauthorize and significantly amend the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008. A key provision updates the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, changing the reporting frequency from every second year to every fourth year. The required contents of this strategy are expanded to include comprehensive analyses of current and future trends, strategic solutions, interagency coordination plans, and detailed reviews of federal efforts and resource estimates for combating child exploitation. The bill also strengthens the National Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program by expanding its scope to include Tribal and military law enforcement agencies and emphasizing the identification of child victims. A notable amendment introduces limited liability for ICAC task forces, protecting them and their personnel from civil claims or criminal charges related to lead prioritization decisions, except in cases of intentional misconduct or reckless disregard. Furthermore, the legislation authorizes substantial appropriations, including $70 million for fiscal year 2026, $80 million for 2027, and $90 million for 2028, to support these critical efforts. It also removes Title II concerning additional Regional Computer Forensic Labs and amends reporting requirements for providers to include all supplemental data.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9641
PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-539
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9641
    PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2024


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-539
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-4834: PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022
  • S 119-539: PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseHuman traffickingIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMissing personsPornographySex offensesSmuggling and trafficking