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US S705

Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017


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Introduced
03/23/2017
In Committee
09/07/2017
Crossed Over
10/19/2017
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Held at the desk. (on 10/19/2017)

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