S. 2683 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Child Care Protection Improvement Act of 2020
S. 2683 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Oct 23, 2019, sponsored by Richard Burr with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 23, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Families
- Public law
- Public Law 116-279
What it does
Child Care Protection Improvement Act of 2020 This bill establishes an interagency task force, chaired by the Administration for Children and Families, to support states in conducting required criminal background checks for childcare staff members. Specifically, the task force must consult with relevant state agencies and develop recommendations and best practices.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Burr (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 23, 2019
- Passed the SenateMar 5, 2020
- Passed the HouseSep 16, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2020
- Became lawDec 31, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-279. (Dec 31, 2020)
More bills from Richard Burr in the 116th Congress
Other Families bills in the 116th Congress
- H.R. 2480: Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
- H.R. 2775: Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act
- H.R. 3114: Every Child Deserves a Family Act
- H.R. 3315: Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act
- H.R. 5191: Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2019
- H.R. 7909: Ensuring Children and Child Care Workers Are Safe Act of 2020
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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