Keeping Kids Safe Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-18T21:17:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4057 Keeping Kids Safe Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/18/2024, 9:17 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4057

Bill 118 hr 4057, also known as the Keeping Kids Safe Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance child safety and protection measures in various aspects of society.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a national database for tracking individuals convicted of crimes against children. This database would be accessible to law enforcement agencies, schools, and other relevant organizations to help prevent individuals with a history of child abuse from working with children in the future.

Additionally, the Keeping Kids Safe Act of 2023 includes measures to improve background checks for individuals working in positions that involve regular contact with children, such as teachers, daycare providers, and youth sports coaches. These enhanced background checks aim to ensure that individuals with a history of child abuse or other relevant offenses are not placed in positions where they could harm children. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increased funding for child abuse prevention programs and resources for victims of child abuse. This funding would support initiatives aimed at educating the public about child safety, providing support services for victims, and improving the overall response to cases of child abuse. Overall, the Keeping Kids Safe Act of 2023 seeks to strengthen protections for children and prevent instances of child abuse in various settings. By implementing measures such as a national database for tracking offenders, enhanced background checks, and increased funding for prevention programs, this bill aims to create a safer environment for children across the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4057

Bill HR 4057 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2023. Bill HR 4057 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 13, 2023. Bill HR 4057's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4057

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4057

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Child healthHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4057

Keeping Kids Safe Act of 2023To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to reauthorize surveillance and data collection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for child, youth, and adult trauma.Keeping Kids Safe Act of 2023

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4057

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Delaware(Democrat)

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Pennsylvania(Republican)

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