H.R.6998

Renewed Hope Act

Introduced·1/9/26

Renewed Hope Act enhances child sexual exploitation investigations by DHS.

The Renewed Hope Act aims to bolster the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts in investigating child sexual exploitation and abuse. It establishes a Victim Identification Training Program within the Cyber Crimes Center to train personnel in identifying victims. The Act also authorizes the hiring of additional forensics analysts and child exploitation investigators. Furthermore, it mandates coordination between DHS and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to streamline investigations.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 13

10:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Hearing

History

Jan 13

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jan 13

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jan 9

House

Introduced in House