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(Sec. 1) This bill directs a member of the Armed Forces, a civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employee, or a contractor employee working on a military installation who is required by federal regulation or state law to report known or suspected instances of child abuse and neglect to make the report directly to State Child Protective Services or another appropriate state agency in addition to the member's or employee's chain of command or any designated DOD point of contact.
DOD shall ensure that such individuals receive appropriate training in accordance with state guidelines to improve their: (1) ability to recognize evidence of child abuse and neglect, and (2) understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7399)
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Ms. Stefanik moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H638-640)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3894.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H638)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H638)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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