S. 2961 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018
S. 2961 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 24, 2018, sponsored by Roy Blunt with 21 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 24, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-424
What it does
Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roy Blunt (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 24, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 11, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 20, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2018
- Became lawJan 7, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-424. (Jan 7, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 20, 2018 · Passed388–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization ActHouse · Dec 20, 2018
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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