The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment (CSAFE) Act, a bill introduced by Congressman Andy Biggs of Arizona’s 5th district. The legislation aims to address gaps in federal law concerning the exploitation and coercion of children online.
Following the passage, Congressman Biggs stated, “The passage of my CSAFE Act delivers long-overdue legal clarity and serious consequences for criminals who coerce and exploit children.” He continued, “The internet has become a hunting ground for predators who use manipulation, coercion, and psychological warfare to target children in the darkest ways imaginable. For too long, gaps in federal law have allowed these offenders to hide behind screens, anonymity, and outdated statutes while young lives are shattered. The CSAFE Act closes those gaps and gives law enforcement the clear authority necessary to hunt down and prosecute those who exploit children.”
Biggs also expressed appreciation for bipartisan support and White House input during the drafting process. “I am grateful for the bipartisan support behind this effort and the critical input from the White House in crafting this legislation. I urge my Senate colleagues to quickly pass the CSAFE Act so President Trump can sign it into law,” he said.
Andy Biggs has represented Arizona’s 5th congressional district since 2017 after previously serving in the Arizona Senate from 2013 to 2017. He was born in Tucson in 1958 and currently resides in Gilbert. Biggs holds a BA from Brigham Young University (1982) and a JD from the University of Arizona (1984).
