S. 4926 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Respect for Child Survivors Act
S. 4926 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Sep 22, 2022, sponsored by John Cornyn with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 117-354
What it does
Respect for Child Survivors Act This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to use a multidisciplinary team with investigations of child abuse and related crimes. The bill also reauthorizes grants for children's advocacy centers (CACs). CACs use a multidisciplinary response to coordinate the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 13, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-354. (Jan 5, 2023)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 21, 2022 · Passed385–28
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Respect for Child Survivors ActHouse · Dec 21, 2022
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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