The bill would renew and change federal programs that help investigate internet crimes against children. It would require a national strategy every four years, with information on crime trends, agency work, task force resources, training, and investigations. It would expand task force work to include identifying child victims and coordinating with Tribal and military law enforcement. At least 20% of funds for the grant program would support task force training, technology, research, and other support. The bill also sets funding authorization amounts for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and changes information providers must include in reports.
The changes mainly affect law enforcement agencies, task forces, and providers that report suspected child exploitation. The bill calls for task forces to identify victims and prioritize investigations based on case circumstances. It would limit certain legal claims related to task force decisions about prioritizing leads, with exceptions for intentional misconduct and certain reckless or malicious actions. No publicly available information describes direct changes for individuals outside these programs.
The bill authorizes $70 million for fiscal year 2026, $80 million for 2027, and $90 million for 2028. These are authorization amounts; the text does not state how much would be spent in total.
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