Bill · H.R. 6887· House(119-HR-6887)
Stop Crimes Against Children Act
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Pappas
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop Crimes Against Children Act," aims to update the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction. It proposes amendments to the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008. The legislation seeks to include specific plans for coordinating with nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions. It also focuses on the prevention, identification, and response to various crimes against children. Additionally, the bill intends to provide recommendations for law enforcement agencies at all levels.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill prioritizes the prevention of physical abuse, sexual exploitation, and abduction through better law enforcement and nonprofit coordination.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+1
The bill incorporates coordination with institutions of higher education for research regarding crimes against children.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+1
The bill focuses on protecting children from exploitation rather than direct economic poverty relief.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Coordination with specialized organizations: The bill includes plans for coordination with nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting child victims, which could improve how these children are supported (Section 2, paragraph 20A).
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Expertise and research integration: By coordinating with institutions of higher education that have expertise in research and training, the strategy can utilize evidence-based guidance to better prevent and identify crimes against children (Section 2, paragraph 20B).
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Improved law enforcement response: The bill calls for recommendations to help Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies better implement best practices for preventing crimes and supporting children who are victims (Section 2, paragraph 21).
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Comprehensive crime coverage: The strategy aims to address a wide range of issues, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, abduction, sexual exploitation, and trafficking (Section 2, paragraph 20).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania