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US HR9043

US HR9043
Respect for Child Survivors Act


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Introduced
09/29/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL 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 traf- ficking conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investiga- tion.

AI Summary

This bill amends chapter 33 of title 28, United States Code, to require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to use a multidisciplinary approach, including trained forensic interviewers or children's advocacy center personnel, when conducting investigations into child sexual exploitation or abuse, the production of child sexual abuse material, or child trafficking. The bill requires the FBI Director to coordinate with children's advocacy centers, allow multidisciplinary teams to collaborate with such centers, and provide relevant case information to the centers' personnel. The bill also mandates the FBI to provide security clearances to relevant children's advocacy center personnel and make victim advocates available to victims reporting child sexual abuse or trafficking.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)

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