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House bill · H.R. 9071 (119th Congress)

Preventing Trafficking of Minors Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 29, 2026

Sponsor: Troy E. Nehls (U.S. Representative, TX-22, Republican)

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Summary

Expands federal criminal law to include patronizing or soliciting a minor for commercial sexual activity within the existing prohibition on coercion and enticement of minors for sex acts.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

3

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Republican2
  • Other1

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Full history

  1. May 29, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. May 29, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. May 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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