S.705: Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017

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About This Bill

Introduced March 23, 2017
Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2017

Bill Sponsor

Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

Bill Cosponsors

10 (5 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in Senate - Oct. 16, 2017
Reported to Senate - Sept. 11, 2017
Introduced in Senate - March 23, 2017

Bill Summary

Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to direct the Department of Justice to establish a program to provide national criminal history background checks and criminal history reviews for individuals who apply to work or volunteer at organizations that serve children, elderly adults, or individuals with disabilities.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Oct. 19, 2017	Held at the desk.
Oct. 19, 2017	Received in the House.
Oct. 17, 2017	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct. 16, 2017	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 16, 2017	The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 16, 2017	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6409-6410; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S6410)
Sept. 11, 2017	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.
Sept. 11, 2017	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with amendments. Without written report.
Sept. 7, 2017	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
March 23, 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
March 23, 2017	Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

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