Bill114th CongressFiled Dec 10, 2015Families
S. 2397
A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States that extend or eliminate unexpired statutes of limitation applicable to laws involving child sexual abuse.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 10, 2015)
This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants to assist eligible states in developing, establishing, and operating programs to improve:
- the assessment and investigation of suspected child abuse cases, in a manner that limits additional trauma to the child and the child's family;
- the investigation and prosecution of cases of child sexual abuse; and
- the assessment and investigation of cases involving children with disabilities or serious health-related problems who are suspected victims of child sexual abuse.
What just happenedDec 10, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8609-8610)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 D
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- Introduced in SenateDec 10, 2015
- Dec 10, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8609-8610)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Dec 10, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate