Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Apr 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 307 is a simple resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements. Instead, it formally states that child abuse and child sexual abuse are preventable, supports public awareness and education efforts on prevention and protective factors for families, supports helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse heal, supports justice for victims, and recognizes a need for additional investments and federal legislation on prevention, healing, and justice related to child abuse.
The resolution cites statistics on child maltreatment, sexual abuse, and adverse childhood experiences, and references organizations such as Prevent Child Abuse America and coalition members of Keep Kids Safe, framing the resolution's rationale. As a symbolic measure, it does not directly regulate any individual, agency, or industry; its practical effect would be to place the House on record acknowledging the issue and encouraging continued attention to prevention and support efforts, without mandating specific actions.
The bill was introduced on April 19, 2023, by Rep. David Joyce with several bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. As of the latest available information, it has not received a committee vote or floor vote, and it did not advance further in the 118th Congress. Being a resolution rather than legislation with the force of law, even if passed it would express the House's sentiment rather than create binding policy.
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Official summary
This resolution expresses support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Timeline
19 Apr 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 307 do?
- H.Res. 307 is a simple resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements. Instead, it formally states that child abuse and child sexual abuse are preventable, supports public awareness and education efforts on prevention and protective factors for families, supports helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse heal, supports justice for victims, and recognizes a need for additional investments and federal legislation on prevention, healing, and justice related to child abuse. The resolution cites statistics on child maltreatment, sexual abuse, and adverse childhood experiences, and references organizations such as Prevent Child Abuse America and coalition members of Keep Kids Safe, framing the resolution's rationale. As a symbolic measure, it does not directly regulate any individual, agency, or industry; its practical effect would be to place the House on record acknowledging the issue and encouraging continued attention to prevention and support efforts, without mandating specific actions. The bill was introduced on April 19, 2023, by Rep. David Joyce with several bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. As of the latest available information, it has not received a committee vote or floor vote, and it did not advance further in the 118th Congress. Being a resolution rather than legislation with the force of law, even if passed it would express the House's sentiment rather than create binding policy.
- Has H.Res. 307 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 307. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 307?
- H.Res. 307 was sponsored by Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] (R-OH), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 307?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (19 Apr 2023).
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