S. 1351 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
S. 1351 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Apr 27, 2023, sponsored by Jeff Merkley with 23 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 27, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Families
- Public law
- Public Law 118-194
What it does
Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act This act requires the Department of Health and Human Services to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study and make recommendations about various aspects of youth residential programs. Specifically, the National Academies must identify the nature, prevalence, severity, and scope of child abuse, neglect, and deaths in youth residential programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 12 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2023
- Passed the SenateDec 11, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-194. (Dec 23, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 18, 2024 · Passed373–33
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Stop Institutional Child Abuse ActHouse · Dec 18, 2024
More bills from Jeff Merkley in the 118th Congress
Other Families bills in the 118th Congress
- S. 1147: Jenna Quinn Law
- H.R. 9076: Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act
- H.R. 953: Child Care for Every Community Act
- H.R. 2955: Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
- H.R. 3443: Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2023
- H.R. 8409: Helping Our Parents Enroll (HOPE) in Child Care Act
- H.R. 9875: Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2024
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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