US HB3894 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Engrossed on February 10 2016 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-10 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on February 10 2016 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-10 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the prompt notification of State Child Protective Services by military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense required by law to report suspected instances of child abuse and neglect. (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.
Title
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the prompt notification of State Child Protective Services by military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense required by law to report suspected instances of child abuse and neglect.
Sponsors
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. Mark Takai [D-HI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-02-10 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
2016-02-09 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
2016-02-09 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H638) |
2016-02-09 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3894. |
2016-02-09 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H638-640) |
2016-02-09 | House | Ms. Stefanik moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
2015-11-23 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
2015-11-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
2015-11-03 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7399) |
2015-11-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB4909 (Related) 2016-05-26 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Child safety and welfare
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse
Evidence and witnesses
Military personnel and dependents
Child safety and welfare
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse
Evidence and witnesses
Military personnel and dependents