Targeting Child Predators Act of 2023
This bill amends federal law to require that recipients of certain administrative subpoenas (issued by the Department of Homeland Security in investigations related to child predators) keep the subpoena's existence secret for up to 180 days. The government must certify that disclosure could endanger an investigation (e.g., by risking a person’s safety, causing a suspect to flee, destroying evidence, or intimidating witnesses) to impose this secrecy. Recipients can seek court review of the secrecy order, and courts must uphold it if they find disclosure would jeopardize the investigation. The secrecy period may be extended in 180-day increments if the government demonstrates ongoing risks.
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Introduced May 9, 2023
Last action May 9, 2023
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May 9, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 9, 2023
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Russell Fry
RRepublican
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Byron Donalds
RRepublican
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Clay Higgins
RRepublican
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Mike Ezell
RRepublican
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Ronny Jackson
RRepublican
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