Increase the penalties for individuals who produce or distribute child sexual abuse material.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Justice for Exploited Children Act?
H.R. 7002 has remained in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since January 8, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and dies through inaction. This bill has seen no activity since January 8, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Justice for Exploited Children Act (H.R. 7002 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2388 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2388 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Hillary Scholten (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.