Establishes the “Child Rescue Act” to address child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Finds a significant issue with the international trade in child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and its impact on children in the U.S.
Notes that in 2021, over 325,000 unique IP addresses in the U.S. were detected distributing CSAM.
Indicates a significant percentage of individuals possessing CSAM are also committing contact offenses against children.
Mentions that CyberTipline reports often lead to the rescue of children from sexual exploitation.
Highlights the challenges law enforcement faces due to inadequate resources and the growing prevalence of encryption and anonymizing services used by offenders.
Directs the Attorney General to establish a national working group, the “United States Working Group on Children in Imminent Danger of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation,” within 90 days.
Outlines the duties of the working group, including developing estimates of suspected offenders and victims, recommending necessary resources and strategies for law enforcement, and analyzing why investigations of child sexual abuse or exploitation do not proceed.
Specifies the composition of the working group, including representatives from various federal departments, agencies, law enforcement, and nongovernmental organizations with expertise in child exploitation.
Details the powers of the working group, including subpoena power, holding hearings, and obtaining information from federal, state, and local departments and agencies.
States that the working group will terminate 120 days after submitting its report unless the Attorney General determines otherwise.
Defines terms used within the legislation, such as “child,” “child sexual abuse material,” “crime involving sexual contact,” and “proactive policing.”
