July 14, 2000
Aimee’s Law Approved by House
A bill (H.R. 894) intended to deter states from granting early release to convicted murderers, rapists, and child molesters wasView More
Child Protection
June 16, 2000
House Approves Bill Pertaining to Sex Offenders
The House on June 12 approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 4504) containing a provision related to sex offendersView More
May 19, 2000
Child Safety Subject of Hearing
Child safety was the focus of a hearing held on May 16 by the House Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade,View More
May 12, 2000
Juvenile Justice Provisions Considered by Committee
Several bills (H.R. 894, H.R. 4045, H.R. 4047, H.R. 4147) designed to reduce crimes against children were the subject ofView More
April 14, 2000
Resolution on Abandoned Infants Approved
A nonbinding resolution (H. Res. 465) urging federal, state, and local officials to gather statistics on infants abandoned in publicView More
March 31, 2000
“Cyber Predators” Focus of Hearing
Efforts to protect children from pedophiles and other “cyber predators” were discussed during a hearing held on March 28 byView More
March 24, 2000
Hearing Focuses on Protection for Abused and Neglected Children
The federal government’s role in helping states administer child protection programs was the topic of a hearing held on MarchView More
February 18, 2000
Resolution Highlights Child Abuse and Neglect
A resolution (H. J. Res. 76) highlighting the prevalence and long-term effects of child abuse was approved, 378-0, by theView More
February 18, 2000
Hearing Focuses on New Child Protection Rules
New federal regulations aimed at ensuring that states adequately protect children in foster care and adoptive homes were discussed duringView More
February 4, 2000
Child Abuse Bill Approved by Both Chambers
The House on February 1 passed, 410-2, legislation (H.R. 764) to increase spending for child abuse prevention and enforcement efforts.View More