United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 25 R cosponsors

HR 9131 — Protecting Kids from Creeps Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 25 sponsors

    1 primary, 24 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (25 R).

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In plain language

The bill aims to enhance protections for children against exploitation.

This legislation focuses on strengthening laws to protect children from various forms of exploitation. It seeks to update existing measures to better prevent and respond to threats against minors.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have increased peace of mind regarding the safety of their children.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds prohibitions against surrogacy contracts involving sex offenders and establishes penalties for surrogacy agencies and offenders participating in such contracts.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 2260B

    Sec. 2260B. Prohibition on sex offenders obtaining a child through surrogacy (a) Surrogacy Agency.--Whoever, being a surrogacy agency, knowingly or recklessly facilitates a surrogacy agreement in which a party to that agreement is a sex offender shall be-- (1) in the case of an agency acting recklessly, fined under this title and imprisoned not less than 10 years; and (2) in the case of an agency acting knowingly, fined under this title and imprisoned not less than 20 years. (b) Employees.--Whoever, being an employee of a surrogacy agency, knowingly facilitates a surrogacy agreement in which a party to that agreement is a sex offender shall be fined under this title and imprisoned not less than 20 years. (c) Sex Offender.--Whoever, being a sex offender, knowingly enters into a surrogacy agreement shall be fined under this title and imprisoned not less than 20 years. (d) Status as a 501(c)(3) Organization.--A surrogacy agency that is convicted of an offense under this section shall be ineligible for status as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1984. (e) Federal Funding Prohibition.--A surrogacy agency that is convicted of an offense under this section shall be ineligible to receive a Federal grant. (f) Effect of Unlawful Surrogacy Agreement.--A surrogacy agreement entered into in violation of this section shall be void and unenforceable. (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term `employee of a surrogacy agency' means any individual employed by a surrogacy agency who is not an officer of such agency. (2) The term `sex offender' means an individual who is, or at any time was, required to register under section 113 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (34 U.S.C. 20913). (3) The term `surrogacy agency' means any entity in the United States that facilitates, arranges, procures, or otherwise assists in the formation or execution of a surrogacy agreement; and includes any officer of such agency. (4) The term `surrogacy agreement' means an agreement, contract, or arrangement, without regard to whether it is oral or written or is direct or brokered, between 1 or more prospective parents and a surrogate parent, under which the surrogate parent agrees to become pregnant and give birth to a child, and to relinquish all parental rights and responsibilities to the prospective parent or parents. (5) The term `surrogate parent' means a person who agrees to become pregnant and give birth to a child, and to relinquish all parental rights and responsibilities to another person under the terms of a surrogacy agreement.

    The bill establishes specific prohibitions and penalties related to surrogacy for sex offenders.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 522 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (24)

Not signed on (522)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9131?
HR 9131 is sponsored by Biggs, Andy (Republican), Biggs, Sheri (Republican), Burchett, Tim (Republican), Fine, Randy (Republican), Harris, Mark (Republican), Harshbarger, Diana (Republican), Miller, Mary E. (Republican), Moore, Barry (Republican), Self, Keith (Republican), Steube, W. Gregory (Republican), Davidson, Warren (Republican), Donalds, Byron (Republican), Harrigan, Pat (Republican), Wilson, Joe (Republican), Harris, Andy (Republican), Crane, Elijah (Republican), Hageman, Harriet M. (Republican), Begich, Nicholas J. (Republican), Norman, Ralph (Republican), McDowell, Addison P. (Republican), Yakym, Rudy (Republican), Boebert, Lauren (Republican), Smucker, Lloyd (Republican), DesJarlais, Scott (Republican), and Perry, Scott (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9131?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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