To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to ensure that businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations are able to request background checks for their contractors who work with those populations, as well as for individuals that the businesses or organizations license or certify to provide care for those populations.

This bill amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to broaden the definition of "covered individual" for whom background checks can be requested. The aim is to enhance the ability of businesses and organizations working with vulnerable populations to conduct thorough screenings. Specifically, the legislation expands the definition to include individuals who contract with a qualified entity, in addition to those directly employed. It also covers individuals employed by or volunteering with, or seeking to be employed by or volunteer with, an entity that is under contract with a qualified entity. Furthermore, the bill ensures that individuals who are licensed or certified , or seek to be licensed or certified, by a qualified entity are subject to these background checks, thereby strengthening safeguards for vulnerable groups.