Bill > HR9616

This bill, the Preventing Child Sex Abuse Act of 2022, aims to strengthen the federal government's ability to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Amending the definition of "intent" in the law to make it clear that the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct is sufficient for prosecution, even if it is not the primary motivation for travel. 2) Criminalizing the use of charitable or missionary work as a cover for the sexual abuse of children, by an individual associated with an organization that affects interstate or foreign commerce. 3) Clarifying that "sexual activity" with a minor does not require interpersonal physical contact, addressing a court decision that found using a webcam to engage in sexually provocative activity with a minor did not qualify as "sexual activity." The bill is intended to close loopholes and provide clearer guidance to ensure that those who commit crimes against children are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.