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National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2020

Introduced: July 28, 2020 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4546-4547)
Jul 28, 2020
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National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2020

This bill provides for a grant to establish and operate a National Child Abuse Hotline that makes available assistance and information services 24 hours a day to victims of child abuse or neglect, their families, caregivers, and individuals required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect. The Department of Health and Human Services may award the grant to a nonprofit entity with experience operating a hotline and providing such assistance and support.

What's happening now July 28, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4546-4547)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2480 Related bill Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4342: National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4342/
MLA
"S. 4342: National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4342/.
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S. 4342, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4342/.
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