H.R. 566 · 117th Congress · House

To amend section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award a grant to a nonprofit entity for a national child abuse hotline.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced
Jan 28, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This bill provides for a grant to establish and operate a national hotline that makes available assistance and information services 24 hours a day to victims of child abuse or neglect, their families, caregivers, and individuals required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect. The Department of Health and Human Services may award the grant to a nonprofit entity and must prioritize grant applicants with experience operating a hotline and providing such assistance and support.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. JAN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Committees

1

Education and Workforce Committee

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Referred: Jan 28, 2021

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