119th Congress
H.R. 6732
Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Andy Biggs(R-AZ)
- Introduced
- Dec 16, 2025
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary; Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (9)
Original cosponsors (6)
- Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
- Ann Wagner (R-MO)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- Burgess Owens (R-UT)
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
- Troy E. Nehls (R-TX)
Added later (3)
- Addison P. McDowell (R-NC) · Dec 17, 2025
- Laura Gillen (D-NY) · Jan 12, 2026
- Tim Moore (R-NC) · Jan 12, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act of 2025 or the CSAFE Act of 2025
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for compelling a minor to engage in certain acts: animal crushing, self-harm, obscene speech, sexually explicit conduct, or abusive or degrading nonsexual conduct.
An offense, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense, is punishable by a fine, prison term, or both.
Additionally, in the case of an offense committed by a minor who is at least 13 years of age, the bill allows the minor to be prosecuted as an adult in federal court if certain criteria are met (e.g., possession of a firearm during the offense).
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jan 12, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H632) - Jan 12, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6732. - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H632-634) - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. - Dec 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote. - Dec 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Dec 16, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House