1 of 1
Story summary
- House lawmakers advanced two bipartisan bills to strengthen protections for children online, including sextortion and self-harm coercion.
- Rep. Laurel Lee introduced a bill targeting coercion for child sex abuse material.
- Rep. Andy Biggs introduced legislation addressing coercion that compels minors to harm themselves.
- Democrats, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, expressed support and emphasized the urgency of addressing these crimes.
- The bills will be considered in the new year.
