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Respect for Child Survivors Act

Introduced: September 22, 2022 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 5, 2023
Became Public Law No: 117-354.
Jan 5, 2023
Signed by President.
Dec 28, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 21, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 21, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 28 (Roll no. 534). (text: CR H9927-9929)
Dec 21, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 28 (Roll no. 534).(text: CR H9927-9929)
Dec 21, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9976-9977)
Dec 21, 2022
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.
Dec 21, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4926.
Dec 21, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9927-9931)
Dec 21, 2022
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 14, 2022
Held at the desk.
Dec 14, 2022
Received in the House.
Dec 14, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 13, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7146-7147)
Dec 13, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7146-7147)
Dec 13, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7149)
Dec 13, 2022
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 22, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 22, 2022
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 22, 2022 House · vote #534 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 38528 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Respect for Child Survivors Act

This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to use a multidisciplinary team with investigations of child abuse and related crimes. The bill also reauthorizes grants for children's advocacy centers (CACs). CACs use a multidisciplinary response to coordinate the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases.

What's happening now January 5, 2023

Became Public Law No: 117-354.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1