Public Law 116-249: Combat Online Predators Act   [open pdf - 230KB]

This public law is "an Act [t]o amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking," enhancing penalties for stalkers of children, or online predators. Aside from amending existing law, the Act requires that "[n]ot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress, which shall -- (1) include an evaluation of Federal, Tribal, State, and local efforts to enforce laws relating to stalking; and (2) identify and describe those elements of such efforts that constitute the best practices for the enforcement of such laws."