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S.982: Speak Up to Protect Every Abused Kid Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 27, 2017
Bill Summary
Speak Up to Protect Every Abused Kid Act This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to eligible entities to carry out educational campaigns and provide evidence-based or evidence-informed training regarding state laws for mandatory reporting of incidents of child abuse or neglect. A state plan under a grant program for child abuse or neglect...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |