H.R. 6732 · Passed House · Crime and Law Enforcement

Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act

Sponsor: Andy Biggs (R-AZ)

What it does

• Establish a new federal criminal offense for compelling a minor to engage in animal crushing, self-harm, obscene speech, sexually explicit conduct, or abusive/degrading nonsexual conduct.
• Make the offense punishable by fine, prison term, or both.
• Allow minors age 13 and older to be prosecuted as adults in federal court when specific criteria are met, such as possession of a firearm during the offense.

Official summary

Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act of 2025 or the CSAFE Act of 2025 This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for compelling a minor to engage in certain acts: animal crushing, self-harm, obscene speech, sexually explicit conduct, or abusive or degrading nonsexual conduct. An offense, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense, is punishable by a fine, prison term, or both. Additionally, in the case of an offense committed by a minor who is at least 13 years of age, the bill allows the minor to be prosecuted as an adult in federal court if certain criteria are met (e.g., possession of a firearm during the offense).

Latest action

Jan 13, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee: Senate Judiciary