H.R.712

Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act

Introduced·1/23/25

Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act directs HHS to include animal abuse data in the national clearinghouse for child abuse and neglect.

The Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse and neglect. This addition aims to integrate animal abuse data with child abuse data to enhance detection and reporting mechanisms.

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Education and Workforce Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 23, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.