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Training and Knowledge Ensure Children a Risk-Free Environment (TAKE CARE) Act

Introduced: March 22, 2000 See on congress.gov
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Mar 22, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1602-1604)
Mar 22, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1601-1602)
Mar 22, 2000
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Training and Knowledge Ensure Children a Risk-Free Environment (TAKE CARE) Act - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act with regard to: (1) payment for training of judges, attorneys, and other concerned persons in child abuse and neglect court proceedings; and (2) State standards for attorneys who represent the State or local agency administering the programs under SSA title IV parts B (Child and Family Services) and E.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide technical assistance, training, and evaluations under this Act through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements with other entities, including universities, and national, State, and local organizations. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now March 22, 2000

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1602-1604)

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 5369 Related bill Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act of 2000
  • S 708 Related bill Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act of 1999
  • S 2272 Related bill Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act of 2000
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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All 1 Republican 1
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Mar 22, 2000
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2271: Training and Knowledge Ensure Children a Risk-Free Environment (TAKE CARE) Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-2271/
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"S. 2271: Training and Knowledge Ensure Children a Risk-Free Environment (TAKE CARE) Act." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-2271/.
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S. 2271, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-2271/.
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