Targeting Child Predators Act of 2025
This bill modifies how federal officials issue subpoenas in child predator investigations. It requires recipients (like banks or internet companies) to keep the existence of such subpoenas secret for 180 days, unless a court approves disclosure. Recipients can seek court review within 30 days if they believe the secrecy rule is unjustified, with courts requiring proof that disclosure could endanger victims, hinder investigations, or risk evidence tampering. The law applies specifically to administrative subpoenas issued under Homeland Security authority for active child predator cases.
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Introduced May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 21, 2025
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Russell Fry
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