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Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

USA117th CongressHR-485| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2021
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (30)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)James Comer (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 to expand services for preventing and treating child abuse. Specifically, the bill establishes requirements concerning collecting and exchanging data about child abuse and neglect. For instance, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to (1) establish uniform national standards for tracking and reporting child fatalities and near fatalities resulting from maltreatment, and (2) develop an electronic interstate data exchange system that allows states to share information from their child abuse and neglect registries with other states. The bill also addresses child abuse and neglect related to families impacted by substance use disorders, racial bias in the child protective services system, and child sexual abuse. Further, the bill revises the community-based grants program to emphasize access to effective services for diverse populations and to promote the development of statewide strategies to scale up family strengthening services. Finally, the bill requires HHS to examine unregulated custody transfers and make recommendations for preventing, identifying, and responding to such transfers.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2480
Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Jan 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 16, 2021
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 16, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1376-1389)
Mar 16, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 485.
Mar 16, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 17, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1406-1407)
Mar 17, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 73 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H1376-1387)
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Mar 17, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2480
    Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act


  • January 25, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • March 16, 2021
    Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 16, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1376-1389)


  • March 16, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 485.


  • March 16, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • March 17, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1406-1407)


  • March 17, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 73 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H1376-1387)
    View Vote


  • March 17, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 17, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Families

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1247: Safe Home Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1658: To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system.
  • HR 117-573: Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act
  • HR 117-566: To amend section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award a grant to a nonprofit entity for a national child abuse hotline.
  • HR 117-1666: WE CAN Act
  • HR 117-1713: To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 to require a study and report on adoption outcomes and the factors affecting those outcomes, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-1606: End Forced Child Marriages Act
  • S 117-886: National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1566: AI/AN CAPTA
  • HR 117-879: To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.
Adoption and foster careAdvisory bodiesChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsIntergovernmental relationsMental healthPerformance measurementRacial and ethnic relationsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations

Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

USA117th CongressHR-485| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2021
Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 to expand services for preventing and treating child abuse. Specifically, the bill establishes requirements concerning collecting and exchanging data about child abuse and neglect. For instance, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to (1) establish uniform national standards for tracking and reporting child fatalities and near fatalities resulting from maltreatment, and (2) develop an electronic interstate data exchange system that allows states to share information from their child abuse and neglect registries with other states. The bill also addresses child abuse and neglect related to families impacted by substance use disorders, racial bias in the child protective services system, and child sexual abuse. Further, the bill revises the community-based grants program to emphasize access to effective services for diverse populations and to promote the development of statewide strategies to scale up family strengthening services. Finally, the bill requires HHS to examine unregulated custody transfers and make recommendations for preventing, identifying, and responding to such transfers.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2480
Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Jan 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 16, 2021
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 16, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1376-1389)
Mar 16, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 485.
Mar 16, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 17, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1406-1407)
Mar 17, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 73 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H1376-1387)
View Vote
Mar 17, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2480
    Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act


  • January 25, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • March 16, 2021
    Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 16, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1376-1389)


  • March 16, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 485.


  • March 16, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • March 17, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1406-1407)


  • March 17, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 73 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H1376-1387)
    View Vote


  • March 17, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 17, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (30)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)James Comer (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Families

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1247: Safe Home Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1658: To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system.
  • HR 117-573: Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act
  • HR 117-566: To amend section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award a grant to a nonprofit entity for a national child abuse hotline.
  • HR 117-1666: WE CAN Act
  • HR 117-1713: To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 to require a study and report on adoption outcomes and the factors affecting those outcomes, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-1606: End Forced Child Marriages Act
  • S 117-886: National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1566: AI/AN CAPTA
  • HR 117-879: To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careAdvisory bodiesChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsIntergovernmental relationsMental healthPerformance measurementRacial and ethnic relationsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations