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Introduced
03/23/2017
03/23/2017
In Committee
09/07/2017
09/07/2017
Crossed Over
10/19/2017
10/19/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to direct the Department of Justice to establish a program to provide national criminal history background checks and criminal history reviews for individuals who apply to work or volunteer at organizations that serve children, elderly adults, or individuals with disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a voluntary national criminal history background check and review program for individuals who seek employment or volunteer positions at organizations that provide services to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. The bill directs the Department of Justice to set up this program, which would allow qualified entities in states without existing procedures to request national criminal history checks and reviews of covered individuals. The bill outlines the process for appeals and disqualifications, as well as provisions regarding fees and implementation timelines.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Orrin Hatch (R)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Roy Blunt (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Ted Cruz (R),
Al Franken (D),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
John McCain (R),
Ben Sasse (R),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 10/19/2017)
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