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ENFORCE Act (H.R. 4831)

Referred to Committee
Introduced 8/1/2025•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

8/1/2025 • House

Summary

Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation Act or the ENFORCE Act

This bill broadens the scope of prohibited conduct and increases criminal penalties for child pornography offenses involving the production or distribution of an adapted or modified depiction of an identifiable minor. The bill also expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses involving the possession, receipt, distribution, or production of obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children. 

Introduced in House • 8/1/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Child safety and welfareCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abusePornographySex offenses

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (19)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
18
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

Republican • MO-2

Sponsored 8/1/2025

Cosponsors (18)

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Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

D-TN-9

Joined 8/1/2025

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Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

R-KS-2

Joined 11/21/2025

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Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

R-NY-17

Joined 1/20/2026

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Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]

R-NC-10

Joined 1/20/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

August 1, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Introduced in House8/1/2025

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors18