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H.R. 9043 117th Congress House

Respect for Child Survivors Act

Official title: To amend chapter 33 of title 28, United States Code, to require appropriate use of multidisciplinary teams for investigations of child sexual exploitation or a… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend chapter 33 of title 28, United States Code, to require appropriate use of multidisciplinary teams for investigations of child sexual exploitation or abuse, the production of child sexual abuse material, or child trafficking conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Introduced: September 29, 2022 Introduced by: Jim Costa Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Child healthChild safety and welfareCommunity life and organizationCrime victims
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Crimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDomestic violence and child abuseFamily servicesFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHuman traffickingLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthPublic-private cooperationSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
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.
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Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 29, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Latest action November 1, 2022

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Respect for Child Survivors Act

This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to use a multidisciplinary approach with any investigation of child sexual exploitation or abuse, the production of child sexual abuse material, or child trafficking. The FBI must also use a trained child adolescent forensic interviewer in these investigations if practicable and consistent with applicable federal law.

In implementing a multidisciplinary approach, the bill requires the FBI to use and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams based at children's advocacy centers.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Nov 10, 2022
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Nov 10, 2022
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Gonzales, Tony
Texas · Sep 29, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 9043: Respect for Child Survivors Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-9043/
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"H.R. 9043: Respect for Child Survivors Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-9043/.
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H.R. 9043, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-9043/.
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