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BillHR 6715 · 119

Child Predators Accountability Act

Introduced
Dec 15, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires law enforcement agencies to track and report cases of child predators, and increases penalties for those convicted of child exploitation crimes. Establishes new procedures for investigating and prosecuting child predator cases.

Sponsored By

Mark Harris
Republican · North Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 15, 2025
  2. Jan 13, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  3. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects law enforcement agencies, child predators, and victims of child exploitation, by increasing accountability and penalties for offenders, and providing new tools for investigators and prosecutors. It also impacts families and communities affected by child exploitation crimes, by aiming to reduce their occurrence and improve support for victims.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
IntroducedDec 15, 2025
Last UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.