HR712Referred to Committee
Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-01-23
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Jefferson Van Drew
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 95.3% (601 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/V000133
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (8)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-01-23
Previously
- Education and Workforce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-01-23
Plain-English Summary
This bill would require certain professionals who work with children—such as teachers, doctors, and counselors—to report suspected child abuse and animal abuse to authorities, with potential penalties for failing to do so. The legislation aims to improve detection and reporting of abuse by establishing clearer requirements for people in positions to notice signs of harm. It would affect schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions that serve families and children.
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Subjects
Families
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