Respect for Child Survivors Act

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Respect for Child Survivors Act

This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to use a multidisciplinary team with investigations of child abuse and related crimes. The bill also reauthorizes grants for children's advocacy centers (CACs). CACs use a multidisciplinary response to coordinate the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases.

Congress
117
Number
S - 4926
Introduced on
2022-09-22
# Amendments
1
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote
To President
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Purpose and Summary

Respect for Child Survivors Act

This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to use a multidisciplinary team with investigations of child abuse and related crimes. The bill also reauthorizes grants for children's advocacy centers (CACs). CACs use a multidisciplinary response to coordinate the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend chapter 33 of title 28, United States Code, to require appropriate use of multidisciplinary teams for investigations of child sexual exploitation or abuse, the production of child sexual abuse material, or child trafficking conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Potential Impact
Child health•
Child safety and welfare•
Community life and organization•
Crime victims•
Crimes against children•
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Domestic violence and child abuse•
Family services•
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)•
Government information and archives•
Government studies and investigations•
Health programs administration and funding•
Human trafficking•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Mental health•
Public-private cooperation•
Sex offenses•
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Comments

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Amendment Update Alert:  
117 samdt 6519 - In the nature of a substitute.
Bill Update Alert:  
Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/20/2023

Respect for Child Survivors Act

This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to use a multidisciplinary team with investigations of child abuse and related crimes. The bill also reauthorizes grants for children's advocacy...

Latest Action1/5/2023
Became Public Law No: 117-354.