Stop Sextortion Act Would Make Threatening to Share Child Abuse Images a Federal Crime
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The Combating Online Predators (COP) Act (HR 6719) cleared the chamber on a voice vote. If passed and signed, it will for the first time explicitly criminalize threats to distribute child sex abuse materials, closing a critical gap to protect children and deliver justice for victims.
Lawmakers and parents are pushing the 'Combating Online Predators Act' and the 'Stop Sextortion Act' to help criminalize child sextortion after reports of the crime increased 7200% in recent years, leading to tragic outcomes for victims like 17-year-old James Woods.
The Combating Online Predators Act strengthens federal law by explicitly criminalizing threats to distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM), also known as sextortion. Rep. Lee asserts that current laws fail to explicitly cover threats, allowing offenders to evade accountability.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Sextortion Act
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