HR9071Referred to Committee

To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify and expand the prohibition on coercion and enticement to include patronizing or soliciting a minor for a commercial sex act, and for other purposes.

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3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-29
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Troy E. Nehls
Troy E. Nehls
Republican · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 96.3% (510 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-29

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would strengthen federal laws against child sexual exploitation by making it explicitly illegal to pay for or seek out sex acts with minors, closing potential legal loopholes that currently exist. It would apply to anyone who patronizes or solicits a minor for commercial sexual activity, giving law enforcement clearer tools to prosecute those who create demand for child sex trafficking. The change affects potential offenders and aims to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation.

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