HR-566 : Still Just a Bill


This bill provides for a grant to establish and operate a national hotline that makes available assistance and information services 24 hours a day to victims of child abuse or neglect, their families, caregivers, and individuals required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect. The Department of Health and Human Services may award the grant to a nonprofit entity and must prioritize grant applicants with experience operating a hotline and providing such assistance and support.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-01-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.House floor actions
2021-01-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Families
Related Subjects
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Crime prevention
  • Crimes against children
  • Crime victims
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Employment and training programs
  • Family services
  • Telephone and wireless communication
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