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.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1376-1389)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 485.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1406-1407)
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)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1376-1389)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 485.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1406-1407)
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)
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.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1376-1389)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 485.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1406-1407)
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)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1376-1389)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 485.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1406-1407)
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)
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