H.R. 6655 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Protect our Kids Act of 2012
H.R. 6655 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Dec 13, 2012, sponsored by Lloyd Doggett with 17 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 13, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Families
- Public law
- Public Law 112-275
What it does
Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 - Establishes the Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities to: (1) study the use of child protective services and child welfare services under titles IV and XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to reduce fatalities from child abuse and neglect; (2) develop recommendations to reduce such fatalities for federal, state, and local agencies,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lloyd Doggett (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 13, 2012
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2012
- Passed the SenateJan 2, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2013
- Became lawJan 14, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-275. (Jan 14, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 19, 2012 · Passed330–77
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protect our Kids ActHouse · Dec 19, 2012
Other Families bills in the 112th Congress
Committees
- Finance Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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