House Bill 5955
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 24, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5955
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018
This bill reauthorizes for FY2019-FY2023 grants for local and regional children's advocacy centers (CACs), as well as for technical assistance and training. CACs coordinate a multidisciplinary response to child abuse.
May 24, 2018
10/19/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
07/24/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
05/24/2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the 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.
05/24/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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