(B) the incidence of such cases in populations determined by the Secretary under section 105(a)(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention, Adoption, and Family Services Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 5105 note); and
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "and" at the end;
(D) the incidence of any such cases related to animal abuse (including any act or failure to act, which results in undue pain, suffering, or death to any animal, without regard to whether such act or failure to act is a violation of State or local cruelty law);
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
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What it does
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Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act
This bill requires the Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families to share information through the Child Welfare Information Gateway about the incidence of cases of child abuse that involve abuse to animals.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 23, 2025).
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Jan 23, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.House floor actions
Jan 23, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
Jan 23, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress