Strengthen federal law to combat child trafficking by closing loopholes and holding buyers of commercial sex acts with minors accountable.

My legislation aims to dismantle the demand side of trafficking while strengthening protections for minors. Those who exploit vulnerable individuals, including our nation’s children, should not be able to evade accountability for their heinous actions.

Nehls said his Preventing Trafficking of Minors Act of 2026 aims to strengthen protections for minors and prevent exploiters from evading accountability.

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Federal Law to Combat Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children | Representative Troy Nehls
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Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the Preventing Trafficking of Minors Act of 2026, legislation that would strengthen existing federal law and help prevent the human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children.

He introduced legislation to strengthen federal law against child trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Press Releases | Representative Troy Nehls
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H.R. 9071 would amend title 18 to include patronizing or soliciting a minor for a commercial sex act. Quiver lists Troy E. Nehls as sponsor and shows actions on May 29, 2026: introduced in House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest concrete sign near the lookback window: Nehls sponsored a directly relevant bill, but it was only introduced and referred to committee, not enacted as of the source update.

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H.R. 9071: To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify and expand the prohibition on coercion and enticement to include patronizing or soliciting a minor for a commercial sex act, and for other purposes.
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Congress.gov lists Rep. Troy E. Nehls as sponsor of H.R.9047, introduced July 15, 2024, with latest action the same day: referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. The official title was to amend title 18 regarding kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors.

Earlier official record shows Nehls previously pursued related federal criminal-law changes involving minors, but the bill remained at introduction/referral and did not itself deliver the promised statutory change.

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All Information (Except Text) for H.R.9047 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors.
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