In CommitteeFiled May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 29, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the federal coercion and enticement statute to make it illegal to solicit, patronize, pay for, or engage in commercial sex with a minor, and removes many defenses. It applies to any use of mail, interstate commerce, telephone, or internet. The change aims to strengthen protections for children against sex trafficking.
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