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Introduced
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
In Committee
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and their families.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to ensure protections for LGBTQ youth and their families. Key provisions include requiring the development of recommendations for improving data collection on child abuse and neglect issues facing LGBTQ youth, incorporating LGBTQ youth and families into child abuse prevention and treatment programs, and ensuring that child abuse investigation and assessment efforts include consideration of cases involving LGBTQ youth. The bill aims to address the unique vulnerabilities and challenges faced by LGBTQ youth in the context of child abuse and neglect.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2363) (on 04/29/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1497/all-info | 04/30/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1497/BILLS-117s1497is.pdf | 06/11/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1497/BILLS-117s1497is.pdf.pdf | 06/11/2021 |
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