Increase penalties and improve resources for law enforcement to combat child exploitation.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act?
The Senate passed S. 1333 on October 9, 2025, and the bill now sits at the House desk. The House must schedule a floor vote to advance the legislation, but historical data shows that bills passing only one chamber often fail to become law. No action has occurred on this bill since October 9, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act (S. 1333 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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 S. 4708 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4708 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
John Cornyn (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.