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US S1497

US S1497
Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act


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Introduced
04/29/2021
In Committee
04/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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