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HR 6998·Federal·house

Renewed Hope Act

Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 9, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] (R)
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jan 13, 2026

Summary

It authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to add dozens of forensic analysts and child‑exploitation investigators, creates a victim‑identification training program, and gives the head of Homeland Security Investigations direct hiring authority while imposing privacy safeguards for victims. The measure affects DHS personnel, partner law‑enforcement agencies and victims of child sexual exploitation, aiming to improve identification, coordination and rescue efforts.

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