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Introduced
04/06/2022
04/06/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes and amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to improve the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. Key provisions include increasing funding for children's advocacy centers, providing technical assistance and organizational capacity support to state chapters, enhancing multidisciplinary team responses, and requiring certain standards for children's advocacy centers receiving grants, such as conducting forensic interviews within 72 hours and coordinating each step of the investigation process. The bill also authorizes $40 million annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2028 to carry out these provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Jim Costa (D)*,
Anthony Brown (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Ann Kuster (D),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Jim McGovern (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Dutch Ruppersberger (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Ann Wagner (R),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7419/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7419/BILLS-117hr7419ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7419/BILLS-117hr7419ih.pdf.pdf |
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