Supporting the Report Act

Floor Speech

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Mrs. McBATH. Mr. Speaker, as a mother in Congress, one of my top priorities is protecting children. I know the incomparable love that a person can feel for their child and the horrors of losing a child. I set out to pass a bill that will protect our children and help law enforcement in their efforts to find those who wish to prey on the vulnerabilities of kids across the globe.

That is why I am so proud to support the REPORT Act which includes my bill, the END Child Exploitation Act. As a provision in the REPORT Act, the END Child Exploitation Act will empower law enforcement to conduct comprehensive, thorough investigations without their evidence being prematurely thrown out after 90 days and instead extends evidence preservation to one year.

Technology is making advancements every day and while that means progress for many of us, that also means new avenues for predators to gain access to our young. These predators have gotten creative with their exploitative means, and it is our job to get even more creative so that law enforcement has the tools and support to track these horrible individuals.

I have heard far too many stories of young children and teens being targeted by those wishing to spread child sexual abuse material. Our children are our future and as parents and loved ones of these children, it is our job to go the extra mile to protect them.

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