Child Predator Act of 2005

The Child Predator Act of 2005 (H.R. 1355) proposes to expand federal definitions of crimes against minors and establish stricter monitoring requirements for individuals convicted of sexual offenses against children aged 13 or younger. Under this bill, these individuals would be legally classified as "child predators" and required to notify local schools, public housing authorities, law enforcement, and media outlets whenever they move into a community. Additionally, the legislation directs the FBI to maintain a free, public website where citizens can search by address to identify registered predators living within a specific radius of their homes.