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Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011

Introduced: April 4, 2011 Introduced by: Schiff, Adam B. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Jul 11, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 4, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 4, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011 - Amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to direct the Attorney General to: (1) establish policies and procedures for a program for national criminal history background checks for child-serving organizations, (2) assist such organizations in obtaining access to nationwide background checks, (3) establish procedures for ensuring the accuracy of criminal history records, (4) identify individuals convicted of serious misdemeanors or felonies involving children, and (5) collect demographic data relating to individuals and organizations covered by this Act and make reports to Congress on such data.

Limits the liability of a child-serving organization for failure to conduct criminal background checks or to take adverse action against employees with a criminal history. Imposes limitations on the disclosure or use of criminal history records.

Amends the PROTECT Act to extend the Child Safety Pilot Program.

What's happening now July 11, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3