July 31, 2000
House Approves “Two Strikes and You’re Out” for Child Sex Offenders
The House on July 25 approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 4047) to provide life sentences for second-time offendersView More
Child Protection
July 21, 2000
Plan for Reform of Child Protection System Studied
A proposal for revamping the federal role in states’ child protection efforts was the focus of a July 20 hearingView More
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
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