34 USC 21112 - Establishment of National ICAC Task Force Program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 12, 2026

§ 21112.

Establishment of National ICAC Task Force Program

(a)

Establishment

(1)

In general

(2)

Intent of Congress

(b)

National program

(1)

State representation

(2)

Capacity and continuity of investigations

(3)

Ongoing review

The Attorney General shall—

(A)

conduct periodic reviews of the effectiveness of each ICAC task force established under this section; and

(B)

have the discretion to establish a new or continue an existing task force if the Attorney General determines that such decision will enhance the effectiveness of combating child exploitation provided that the Attorney General notifies Congress in advance of any such decision and that each State maintains at least 1 ICAC task force at all times.

(4)

Training

(A)

In general

(B)

Review

The Attorney General shall—

(i)

conduct periodic reviews of the effectiveness of each training session authorized by this paragraph; and

(ii)

consider outside reports related to the effective use of Federal funding in making future grant awards for training.

(c)

Limited liability for ICAC Task Forces

(1)

In general

(2)

Intentional, reckless, or other misconduct

Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a claim if the ICAC task force or law enforcement agency, or a director, officer, employee, or agent of that law enforcement agency—

(A)

engaged in intentional misconduct; or

(B)

acted, or failed to act—

(i)

with actual malice;

(ii)

with gross negligence or reckless disregard to a substantial risk of causing physical injury without legal justification; or

(iii)

for a purpose unrelated to the performance of any responsibility or function under section 21114(8) of this title.

(3)

Rule of construction

Nothing in this section shall be construed to—

(A)

create any independent basis of liability on behalf of, or any cause of action against—

(i)

an ICAC task force; or

(ii)

a law enforcement agency or a director, officer, employee, or agent of the law enforcement agency; or

(B)

expand any liability otherwise imposed, or limit any defense to that liability, otherwise available under Federal or State law.

(Pub. L. 110–401, title I, § 102, Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4233; Pub. L. 112–206, § 5, Dec. 7, 2012, 126 Stat. 1493; Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXII, § 8202(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1841.)

cite as: 34 USC 21112