What does Preamble of HR 6719 do?

This bill is formally titled H.R. 6719. The stated purpose of the bill is "To prohibit threats to a minor, and for other purposes." The bill amends sections 2252A and 2252 of title 18, United States Code, related to material involving the sexual exploitation of minors and material constituting or containing child pornography. Amendments include adding provisions prohibiting the distribution of threats to distribute visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6719 do?

This bill is formally titled the James T. Woods Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6719 do?

This bill is formally titled the Sentencing Accountability For Exploitation Act.

What does FINDINGS. of HR 6719 do?

This section outlines findings related to online child sex offenses. The complexity and scale of these offenses have increased due to technological advancements. Offenders are employing increasingly dangerous tactics, including extortion and manipulation of children. Offenses are becoming increasingly globalized, with offenders paying individuals overseas to create child sexual abuse material. Traditional sex crimes against children persist on platforms like the dark web and social media. Effective investigation and prosecution are deemed critical for child safety and deterring offenders. The section emphasizes the need for federal sentencing guidelines to reflect the scale, complexity, and dangerousness of these offenses.

What does AMENDMENT OF FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINE RELATING TO CHILD of HR 6719 do?

This section directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements related to offenses under specific sections of Title 18, United States Code. The review aims to reflect Congressional intent that penalties appropriately account for victim and public harm, and changes in offense behavior and technology. The Sentencing Commission must consider factors such as the severity of the depicted conduct, the age of the minor, the number of victims, and the use of technology to conceal the offense. The Commission is instructed to avoid duplicative punishment and differentiate among offenders based on culpability and potential dangerousness. The section repeals several prior legislative provisions related to sentencing guidelines and amends Section 2G2.2(b) of the United States Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual. The Commission is authorized to amend existing guidelines, even those resulting from other congressional directives, to align with the requirements of this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6719 do?

This bill is formally titled the Ending Coercion of Children and Harm Online Act.

What does COERCION OF CHILDREN TO COMMIT HARM. of HR 6719 do?

This section amends Chapter 110A of Title 18, United States Code, by adding section 2261C. The new section defines key terms including 'coerce,' 'minor,' and 'substantial bodily injury.' It establishes an offense for intentionally coercing a minor, directly or through an intermediary, to commit certain harmful acts. These acts include causing a minor to die or attempt to die by suicide, killing or attempting to kill an individual, harming animals, or committing arson. The penalties for violating subsection (b)(1) (suicide or killing) are fines, imprisonment for any term of years or life, or both. Violations of subsection (b)(2), (3), or (4) (harming animals or arson) carry a maximum penalty of 30 years imprisonment, fines, or both.

What does CLERICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. of HR 6719 do?

This section amends chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, by adding a reference to section 2261C, titled 'Coercion of children to commit harm'. Several sections within chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, are amended to include references to 'online coercion of children' alongside existing provisions. Section 3509(a)(2)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to replace 'physical abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitation' with 'child abuse'. Section 5032 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to include references to section 2261C(b)(1) or (2). The definition of 'child exploitation' in the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21101) is revised to include violations of chapter 110 and section 2261C of title 18, United States Code.

What does SEVERABILITY. of HR 6719 do?

This section establishes a severability clause. If a portion of the title, an amendment made by the title, or its application to a person or circumstance is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6719 do?

This bill is formally titled the Stop Sextortion Act.

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COP Act — HR. 6719

James T. Woods Act

Last updated: 3/2/2026 · Introduced: 12/15/2025

Author: Laurel Lee (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits the distribution of threats to distribute visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, amending existing laws related to child sexual exploitation.
The bill directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend federal sentencing guidelines for child sex offenses to better reflect the scale, complexity, and dangerousness of these crimes, considering factors like victim harm and technological advancements.
The bill establishes a new federal offense for intentionally coercing a minor to commit harmful acts, such as suicide, killing, harming animals, or arson, with varying penalties depending on the severity of the act.
The bill amends existing laws to include references to 'online coercion of children' and expands the definition of 'child exploitation' to encompass violations related to coercion.
The bill increases the maximum prison sentence by 10 years for offenses involving the use of visual depictions of minors or child pornography with the intent to intimidate, coerce, extort, or cause substantial emotional distress.

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-ENDING COERCION OF CHILDREN AND HARM ONLINE

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-STOP SEXTORTION

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