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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 11, 2014Families
H.R. 5081

Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 25, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act of 2014 - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to condition eligibility to receive a state grant for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment programs on inclusion in the state plan of a certification by the governor that the state has in effect and is enforcing a state law, or is operating a statewide program, that includes provisions and procedures to: (1) identify and assess reports involving children who are sex trafficking victims (and which may also involve children who are victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons), (2) train representatives of the state child protective services about identifying and assessing such children, and (3) identify services and procedures for appropriate referral to address the needs of such children.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress on: (1) the specific type and prevalence of severe forms of trafficking in persons to which children have been subjected who are identified for services or intervention under the placement, care, or supervision of state, Indian tribe, or tribal organization child welfare agencies; (2) the practices and protocols utilized by states to identify and serve children who are, or are at-risk of becoming, victims of trafficking; and (3) any barriers in federal laws or regulations that may prevent identification and assessment of children who are such victims.

What just happenedJul 28, 2014

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37](D-CA)Sponsor
42 cosponsors23 D19 R
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  • Referred in SenateJul 28, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseJul 25, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2014
  1. Jul 28, 2014IntroReferral

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

  2. Jul 25, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 454). (text: CR 7/23/2014 CR H6704-6705)

  3. Jul 25, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 454).(text: CR 7/23/2014 CR H6704-6705)

  4. Jul 25, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6834-6835)

  5. Jul 23, 2014FloorH37220

    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.

  6. Jul 23, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5081.

  7. Jul 23, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6704-6709)

  8. Jul 23, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Heck (NV) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Jul 11, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

  10. Jul 11, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Jul 11, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJul 25, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act of 2014 - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to condition eligibility to receive a state grant for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment programs on inclusion in the state plan of a certification by the governor that the state has in effect and is enforcing a state law, or is operating a statewide program, that includes provisions and procedures to: (1) identify and assess reports involving children who are sex trafficking victims (and which may also involve children who are victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons), (2) train representatives of the state child protective services about identifying and assessing such children, and (3) identify services and procedures for appropriate referral to address the needs of such children.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress on: (1) the specific type and prevalence of severe forms of trafficking in persons to which children have been subjected who are identified for services or intervention under the placement, care, or supervision of state, Indian tribe, or tribal organization child welfare agencies; (2) the practices and protocols utilized by states to identify and serve children who are, or are at-risk of becoming, victims of trafficking; and (3) any barriers in federal laws or regulations that may prevent identification and assessment of children who are such victims.

Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2014

Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act of 2014 - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to condition eligibility to receive a state grant for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment programs on inclusion in the state plan of a certification by the governor that the state has in effect and is enforcing a state law, or is operating a statewide program, that includes provisions and procedures to: (1) identify and assess reports involving children who are sex trafficking victims (and which may also involve children who are victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons), (2) train representatives of the state child protective services about identifying and assessing such children, and (3) identify services and procedures for appropriate referral to address the needs of such children.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress on: (1) the specific type and prevalence of severe forms of trafficking in persons to which children have been subjected who are identified for services or intervention under the placement, care, or supervision of state, Indian tribe, or tribal organization child welfare agencies; (2) the practices and protocols utilized by states to identify and serve children who are, or are at-risk of becoming, victims of trafficking; and (3) any barriers in federal laws or regulations that may prevent identification and assessment of children who are such victims.

Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act of 2014 — Informed