Kennedy discusses efforts to protect children online with Louisiana singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Lauren Daigle, a singer-songwriter, anti-human trafficking activist and Louisiana native, to discuss efforts to combat human trafficking and online child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Kennedy and Daigle were also joined by members of International Justice Mission, an anti-human trafficking organization.

"There ought to be consequences for monsters who commit crimes against children and any Big Tech company that isn't doing their part to keep kids safe. I'm grateful to know that victims have strong advocates like Lauren Daigle in their corner. Lauren is beloved by Louisiana and her hard work makes us proud," said Kennedy.

"I think both sides of the aisle can agree on how important it is to protect our children. I came to Washington today to urge Congress to pass the STOP CSAM Act, bi-partisan legislation that will fight human trafficking and online child sexual abuse material. I leave with a feeling of hope and optimism, and my sincere appreciation for the time that I was given on the Hill, especially by my fellow Louisianan, Senator Kennedy," said Daigle.

Kennedy and Daigle discussed the importance of passing the STOP CSAM Act, a bill that Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced that would allow abuse victims to sue technology companies that host online CSAM.

In June 2025, Kennedy voted with his Judiciary Committee colleagues to unanimously advance the bill.

The full bill text of the Stop CSAM Act is available here.

Kennedy also reintroduced his Targeting Child Predators Act in April 2025. His bill would allow law enforcement to better investigate suspected predators by making it more difficult for suspects to evade accountability.

The full bill text of Kennedy's Targeting Child Predators Act is available here.