Washington, July 20 -- Congressman Bob Onder issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) issued the following statement after his bill, H.R. 7651, the Chloe Cole Act (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7651?s=3&r=3__;!!BSgrhSFG!ElDgT0TJgN0ShFma9aZ2jhgxUFx4Gg7IZr_vDgnIhrciFKp2mGcJJJR5dp2sMyOjeS02TQEFlw_bNvbEc4kfyGXnyveBQkJj$), which was transmitted to Congress by the Department of Justice, advanced through the House Judiciary Committee and now awaits consideration for a vote on the House floor.

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