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HR 2735119th CongressIntroduced
Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act of 2025 amends Title 18 to broaden kidnapping and sexual‑abuse statutes involving minors, adding new language to the definitions of abduction and sexual conduct, and updating sentencing and penalty provisions.
Key Points
- 1Adds “obtains by defrauding or deceiving any person” to kidnapping definitions.
- 2Introduces a defense exception for victims under 16 years old.
- 3Expands definitions of sexual conduct and intent.
- 4Revises penalty and sentencing classifications.
- 5Aligns with existing federal statutes.
Impact Areas
Criminal justice system (prosecutors, judges, law enforcement)Victims of child exploitationFederal courts and sentencing guidelines
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