Bills/H.R. 394

Holding Child Predators Accountable Act

Holding Child Predators Accountable Act

In CommitteeJudiciaryHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Holding Child Predators Accountable Act (HR 394) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to strengthen criminal penalties and procedures related to child sexual abuse crimes and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the summary provided, bills with this title typically focus on increasing sentences, expanding definitions of relevant crimes, and enhancing prosecution tools for federal law enforcement targeting crimes against children. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect individuals convicted of child sexual abuse offenses and related crimes. It would also impact the federal court system, law enforcement agencies, and potentially the Bureau of Prisons, which would manage any changes to sentencing requirements. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 394 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.

The bill was sponsored by Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL). To understand the specific provisions and their details, you would need to review the full text of the bill on Congress.gov.

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Latest Action

January 14, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Subjects

Crimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingPornography

Sponsor

3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 14, 2025
Last Updated
January 14, 2025
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