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Military Child and Youth Program Abuse and Neglect Notification Act

USA119th CongressHR-6313| House 
| Updated: 11/25/2025
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (14)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends section 1794 of title 10, United States Code, to establish a new policy for military child and youth programs concerning alleged or suspected child abuse or neglect. The Secretary of Defense must prescribe a policy requiring these programs to notify the parents or guardians of an affected child within 24 hours of becoming aware of such allegations or suspicions. Additionally, within 72 hours , notice of the alleged abuse or neglect must be provided to specific congressional entities, including the Committees on Armed Services of both chambers, state Senators, and relevant House Members. The legislation broadly defines "covered child and youth program" to include military child development centers, Department of Defense youth programs, family home day cares, and other child care or youth service providers receiving financial assistance. This measure aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding child safety incidents within military-affiliated care settings by ensuring timely communication to both parents and legislative oversight bodies.
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Timeline
Nov 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • November 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Military Child and Youth Program Abuse and Neglect Notification Act

USA119th CongressHR-6313| House 
| Updated: 11/25/2025
This bill amends section 1794 of title 10, United States Code, to establish a new policy for military child and youth programs concerning alleged or suspected child abuse or neglect. The Secretary of Defense must prescribe a policy requiring these programs to notify the parents or guardians of an affected child within 24 hours of becoming aware of such allegations or suspicions. Additionally, within 72 hours , notice of the alleged abuse or neglect must be provided to specific congressional entities, including the Committees on Armed Services of both chambers, state Senators, and relevant House Members. The legislation broadly defines "covered child and youth program" to include military child development centers, Department of Defense youth programs, family home day cares, and other child care or youth service providers receiving financial assistance. This measure aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding child safety incidents within military-affiliated care settings by ensuring timely communication to both parents and legislative oversight bodies.
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Timeline
Nov 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • November 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (14)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted