S. 3397In Committee
ECCHO Act
Establishes a federal framework to criminalize online coercion of minors into self-harm, violence, arson, and related harmful acts, while strengthening reporting and court protections
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a federal framework to criminalize online coercion of minors into self-harm, violence, arson, and related harmful acts, while strengthening reporting and court protections
Key points
- Establish new coercion offenses
- Require CyberTipline reports
- Expand prosecution tools
- Extend protections for minor witnesses
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-12-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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