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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Feb 9, 2016
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(Sec. 1) This bill directs a member of the Armed Forces, a civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employee, or a contractor employee working on a military installation who is required by federal regulation or state law to report known or suspected instances of child abuse and neglect to make the report directly to State Child Protective Services or another appropriate state agency in addition to the member's or employee's chain of command or any designated DOD point of contact.
DOD shall ensure that such individuals receive appropriate training in accordance with state guidelines to improve their: (1) ability to recognize evidence of child abuse and neglect, and (2) understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.
People & committees
Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] · D–HI
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H638)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H638)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3894.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H638-640)
Ms. Stefanik moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7399)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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