S1897Referred to Committee

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-22
Introduced
1
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Sponsor

Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
Democrat · NH · Senator
Votes with party: 73.0% (854 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-05-22

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Plain-English Summary

The federal government would create a new grant program to help police departments and community organizations respond to children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect. These grants would fund specialized teams trained to recognize and help traumatized children while also connecting families with mental health services and support resources. The program aims to reduce crime and improve outcomes for vulnerable children by addressing the root causes of trauma early.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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