HR-6313 : Still Just a Bill

The Military Child and Youth Program Abuse and Neglect Notification Act (H.R. 6313) was introduced to ensure timely notification regarding alleged or suspected child abuse or neglect in military-affiliated child and youth programs.

Key provisions of the bill include:

• **Parental/Guardian Notification:** Covered child and youth programs would be required to notify the parents and guardians of a child within 24 hours of becoming aware of alleged or suspected abuse or neglect involving that child within the program.
• **Congressional Notification:** Within 72 hours of becoming aware of alleged abuse or neglect, programs would be required to provide notice to:
  • The Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives.
  • The Senators representing the state where the incident occurred, if applicable.
  • The relevant Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the House of Representatives representing the location where the incident occurred.
• **Covered Programs:** This requirement applies to military child development centers, Department of Defense youth programs, family home day cares, and other child care or youth program providers receiving financial assistance under section 1798 of title 10, United States Code.

The bill was introduced by Ms. Tokuda and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.