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Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017

This bill amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to direct the Department of Justice to establish a program to provide national criminal history background checks and criminal history reviews for individuals who apply to work or volunteer at organizations that serve children, elderly adults, or individuals with disabilities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-10-19FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2017-10-19FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2017-10-17FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2017-10-16FloorPassed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2017-10-16FloorThe committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2017-10-16FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6409-6410; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S6410)Senate
2017-09-11CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.Senate
2017-09-11CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with amendments. Without written report.Senate
2017-09-07CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.Senate
2017-03-23IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2017-03-23IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Adult day care
  • Aging
  • Child care and development
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Crimes against children
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Personnel records
  • User charges and fees

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