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H.R. 485 117th Congress House

Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

Official title: To reauthorize the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 25, 2021 Introduced by: Robert C. "Bobby" Scott Democratic · Virginia See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 17, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 16, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 73 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H1376-1387)
Mar 16, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1406-1407)
Mar 16, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 16, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 485.
Mar 16, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1376-1389)
Mar 16, 2021
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 16, 2021 House · vote #81 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 345–73 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 17, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 to expand services for preventing and treating child abuse.

Specifically, the bill establishes requirements concerning collecting and exchanging data about child abuse and neglect. For instance, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to (1) establish uniform national standards for tracking and reporting child fatalities and near fatalities resulting from maltreatment, and (2) develop an electronic interstate data exchange system that allows states to share information from their child abuse and neglect registries with other states.

The bill also addresses child abuse and neglect related to families impacted by substance use disorders, racial bias in the child protective services system, and child sexual abuse.

Further, the bill revises the community-based grants program to emphasize access to effective services for diverse populations and to promote the development of statewide strategies to scale up family strengthening services.

Finally, the bill requires HHS to examine unregulated custody transfers and make recommendations for preventing, identifying, and responding to such transfers.

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 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 30
All 30 Democratic 17 Republican 8
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Mar 10, 2021
Taylor, Van
· Mar 9, 2021
 R
Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Mar 9, 2021
 D
Harder, Josh
California · Mar 8, 2021
LANGEVIN, JAMES
· Mar 8, 2021
Wexton, Jennifer
· Mar 3, 2021
 D
Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Mar 2, 2021
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Feb 24, 2021
 D
McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Feb 24, 2021
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Feb 24, 2021
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Feb 18, 2021
 D
Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Feb 18, 2021
 D
Mrvan, Frank J.
Indiana · Feb 18, 2021
 D
Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Feb 18, 2021
 R
Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Feb 18, 2021
 D
Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jan 28, 2021
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jan 28, 2021
 D
Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Jan 28, 2021
Levin, Andy
· Jan 28, 2021
 D
Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Jan 28, 2021
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Jan 28, 2021
 D
Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · Jan 28, 2021
Wild, Susan
· Jan 28, 2021
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jan 25, 2021
 R
Comer, James
Kentucky · Jan 25, 2021
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jan 25, 2021
 R
Johnson, Dusty
South Dakota · Jan 25, 2021
 D
Schrier, Kim
Washington · Jan 25, 2021
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jan 25, 2021
 D
Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Jan 25, 2021
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