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Jenna Quinn Law

1/14/2025, 7:02 PM

Summary of Bill S 1147

Bill 118 s 1147, also known as the Jenna Quinn Law, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of combating child sexual abuse. The bill is named after Jenna Quinn, a survivor of child sexual abuse who has become an advocate for victims and works to raise awareness about the issue.

The Jenna Quinn Law seeks to improve the prevention, detection, and response to child sexual abuse by implementing several key measures. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national child sexual abuse prevention training program. This program would provide training to educators, child care providers, and other professionals who work with children on how to recognize and respond to signs of abuse.

Additionally, the Jenna Quinn Law would require states to implement policies and procedures for reporting suspected cases of child sexual abuse. This would help ensure that cases are properly investigated and victims receive the support and services they need. The bill also includes provisions for increasing penalties for individuals convicted of child sexual abuse and for providing additional resources to law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute these crimes. Overall, the Jenna Quinn Law aims to strengthen efforts to prevent and address child sexual abuse in the United States. By raising awareness, providing training, and improving the response to cases of abuse, the bill seeks to protect children and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Congressional Summary of S 1147

Jenna Quinn Law

This bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants for evidence-informed child sexual abuse awareness and prevention programs. The grants may be awarded for a period of up to five years.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on expenditures under the program.

Current Status of Bill S 1147

Bill S 1147 is currently in the status of Signed by President since December 23, 2024. Bill S 1147 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1147's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-193. as of December 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1147

Total Number of Sponsors
13
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
13
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1147

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Crimes against children
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Education programs funding
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1147

Jenna Quinn Law
Jenna Quinn Law
A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for grants in support of training and education to teachers and other school employees, students, and the community about how to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse among primary and secondary school students.
A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for grants in support of training and education to teachers and other school employees, students, and the community about how to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse among primary and secondary school students.
Jenna Quinn Law

Comments

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Hayes Meyers

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11 months ago

This bill, also known as the Jenna Quinn Law, is a complete joke. It claims to protect children from sexual abuse by requiring schools to implement prevention programs, but in reality, it does very little to address the root causes of abuse. It's just another band-aid solution that fails to hold perpetrators accountable or provide real support for survivors. This bill is a missed opportunity to make meaningful change in our society. The big picture here is that we need comprehensive, evidence-based policies to truly address the issue of child sexual abuse.

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