HR 6998
Renewed Hope Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:45 AM
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Bill overview
The Renewed Hope Act aims to bolster the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. It proposes to increase the number of forensic analysts and investigators within Homeland Security Investigations, establish a specialized training program, and create new procedures for coordinating investigations across the department and with external organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The bill also allows for the use of consultants and experts to assist in victim identification efforts and provides direct hire authority for qualified candidates within the agency.
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