SENATE 886117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1674-1675)

National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2021

Last Action: 3/22/2021

Actions

2021-03-22Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1674-1675)
2021-03-22Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-22 (00)

National Child Abuse Help Hotline Act of 2021

This bill provides for a grant to establish and operate a National Child Abuse 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 with experience operating a hotline and providing such assistance and support.

Cosponsors (1)

Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ)

Subjects

Crime victims
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Emergency communications systems
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Right of privacy
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Telephone and wireless communication

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