117-s-4834117th Congress

PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022

Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Became Law

Summary

Extends authorization for the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program. The PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022 amends 34 U.S.C. 21117(a)(10) by replacing '2022' with '2024', extending the program's statutory authorization while leaving its terms, funding, and eligibility unchanged.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Keeps online child crime task forces running

The law extends the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program through 2024. It keeps these task forces authorized to operate and to receive grants. Any grant money still needs Congress to approve funding. The change takes effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cornyn, John [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 9/13/2022

  • Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/13/2022

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 9/13/2022

  • Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 9/13/2022

  • Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 9/13/2022

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/13/2022

  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 9/13/2022

  • Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 9/13/2022

  • Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/13/2022

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 421 • No: 1

house vote • 12/6/2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Yes: 421 • No: 1

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