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Bill114th CongressFiled Nov 3, 2015Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 3894

To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the prompt notification of State Child Protective Services by military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense required by law to report suspected instances of child abuse and neglect.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Feb 9, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill directs a member of the Armed Forces, a civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employee, or a contractor employee working on a military installation who is required by federal regulation or state law to report known or suspected instances of child abuse and neglect to make the report directly to State Child Protective Services or another appropriate state agency in addition to the member's or employee's chain of command or any designated DOD point of contact.

DOD shall ensure that such individuals receive appropriate training in accordance with state guidelines to improve their: (1) ability to recognize evidence of child abuse and neglect, and (2) understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.

What just happenedFeb 10, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2](D-HI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Feb 10, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  2. Feb 9, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 9, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H638)

  4. Feb 9, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H638)

  5. Feb 9, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3894.

  6. Feb 9, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H638-640)

  7. Feb 9, 2016FloorH30300

    Ms. Stefanik moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Nov 23, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Military Personnel Subcommittee
  9. Nov 3, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  10. Nov 3, 2015IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7399)

  11. Nov 3, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Nov 3, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentFeb 9, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill directs a member of the Armed Forces, a civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employee, or a contractor employee working on a military installation who is required by federal regulation or state law to report known or suspected instances of child abuse and neglect to make the report directly to State Child Protective Services or another appropriate state agency in addition to the member's or employee's chain of command or any designated DOD point of contact.

DOD shall ensure that such individuals receive appropriate training in accordance with state guidelines to improve their: (1) ability to recognize evidence of child abuse and neglect, and (2) understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.

Introduced in HouseNov 3, 2015

This bill directs a member of the Armed Forces, a civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employee, or a contractor employee working on a military installation who is required by federal regulation or state law to report known or suspected instances of child abuse and neglect to make the report directly to State Child Protective Services or another appropriate state agency in addition to the member's or employee's chain of command or any designated DOD point of contact.

DOD shall ensure that such individuals receive appropriate training in accordance with state guidelines to improve their: (1) ability to recognize evidence of child abuse and neglect, and (2) understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.

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