HR4618Referred to Committee

Jamie Reed Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-22
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

W. Gregory Steube
W. Gregory Steube
Republican · FL · Representative
Votes with party: 90.5% (587 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and 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.

2025-07-22

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

The bill aims to strengthen protections for children by enhancing reporting requirements and enforcement mechanisms related to child abuse and neglect. It would affect healthcare providers, educators, social workers, and other professionals who work with children by potentially requiring them to report suspected abuse more consistently and giving authorities better tools to investigate and prevent child harm. The legislation is currently being reviewed by multiple congressional committees to determine which parts fall under their areas of responsibility.

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