S. 4834 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022
S. 4834 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Sep 13, 2022, sponsored by John Cornyn with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 13, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 117-262
What it does
Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology to Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022 This act reauthorizes through FY2024 (1) the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, and (2) the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 13, 2022
- Passed the SenateNov 15, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2022
- Became lawDec 21, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-262. (Dec 21, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 6, 2022 · Passed421–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- PROTECT Our Children ActHouse · Dec 6, 2022
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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