Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act
Official title: To prohibit unlawful coercion of a minor, and for other purposes.
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What Happened in Congress?
January 12, 2026
- HousePassed by voice vote
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, current stage
What This Bill Does
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for compelling a minor to engage in certain acts: animal crushing, self-harm, obscene speech, sexually explicit conduct, or abusive or degrading nonsexual conduct.
An offense, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense, is punishable by a fine, prison term, or both.
Additionally, in the case of an offense committed by a minor who is at least 13 years of age, the bill allows the minor to be prosecuted as an adult in federal court if certain criteria are met (e.g., possession of a firearm during the offense).
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Timeline
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- House floor actionsMr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Passed the House
- House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced
- Committee





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