S.3398

Stop Sextortion Act

Introduced·12/9/25

Stop Sextortion Act criminalizes threats to distribute child sexual abuse material and increases penalties for using such material to intimidate or.

The Stop Sextortion Act amends title 18, United States Code, to criminalize intentional threats to distribute child sexual abuse material. It also increases penalties for offenses involving the knowing use of child pornography with the intent to intimidate, coerce, extort, or cause substantial emotional distress to any person. The maximum term of imprisonment for such offenses is increased by 10 years. The Act applies to offenses under sections 875(d), 2251, 2252, 2252A, and 2260, and includes provisions for attempts or conspiracies to violate these sections.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 26

10:15 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 12

10:15 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Dec 9, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.