Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018

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Bill Number

HR 5955

Introduced

May 24, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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Advisory bodies Child health Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victims Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Domestic violence and child abuse Health programs administration and funding Law enforcement administration and funding Mental health Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

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Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018

This bill reauthorizes for FY2019-FY2023 grants for local and regional children's advocacy centers (CACs), as well as for technical assistance and training. CACs coordinate a multidisciplinary response to child abuse.

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Oct 19, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Jul 24, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 24, 2018

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 24, 2018

Introduced in House

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