ENFORCE Act

The ENFORCE Act (Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation Act) would amend federal law to enhance enforcement against child sexual abuse material and related crimes. The bill would hold individuals accountable who use generative artificial intelligence to create or distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM), ensuring they face the same statutory penalties as those who create or distribute other forms of child pornography. The legislation would also clarify and strengthen provisions related to the production and distribution of obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse, and would require that such material remain under government or court control during criminal proceedings to protect victims. Additionally, the bill would include crimes involving obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse in sex offender registration requirements. The Senate has passed this legislation, and it is now being considered by the House of Representatives for debate and a vote.