What does Preamble of Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit unlawful coercion of a minor. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' which are not detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act.

What does UNLAWFULLY COMPELLING CHILDREN. of Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act do?

This section amends Section 2422 of Title 18, United States Code, to criminalize the intentional compulsion of a minor to engage in specific harmful actions. The prohibited actions include self-harm (including suicide), animal crushing, abusive or degrading nonsexual conduct, and sexually explicit conduct. Penalties for violating this section range from fines and imprisonment for up to 10 years, to life imprisonment if death results. The definition of 'compel' includes actions such as threats, extortion, blackmail, fraud, deceit, or manipulation. This section also amends Section 5032 of Title 18, United States Code, to conform to the changes made in Section 2422.

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Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act

Last updated: 1/13/2026 · Introduced: 12/16/2025

Author: Andy Biggs (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill criminalizes the intentional compulsion of a minor to engage in harmful actions like self-harm, animal crushing, or sexually explicit conduct.
The bill establishes penalties, including imprisonment, for violating the coercion laws, with harsher penalties if the compulsion results in death.
It amends existing federal law to align with the new provisions criminalizing coercion of minors.

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