The PREVENT Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
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Could go either way
This bill has support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, many bills like this struggle to get a final vote before the session ends.
Key Points
The PREVENT Act requires the CDC to grow its current efforts to stop child sexual abuse before it happens. This includes finding gaps in current research and creating better ways to track cases across the country.
The bill focuses on new threats like technology and the internet. It asks the CDC to study how kids are being targeted online and to develop specific plans to keep them safe from digital exploitation.
The plan would provide $6 million in funding every year from 2027 to 2031. This money will help experts understand what makes children more at risk and what factors help protect them from harm.
The goal is to share proven safety strategies with schools, parents, and local communities. By using evidence-based practices, the government hopes to create a more effective national network for protecting children.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jun 24, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PREVENT Act
Bill NumberS 4888
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
