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House Passes Bill to Enhance Protections for Missing and Exploited Children
05.23.17 WASHINGTON - The House today passed the Improving Support for Missing and Exploited Children Act (H.R. 1808) by a voice vote. Introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), chairman of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, the bill updates the Missing Children's Assistance Act to strengthen national efforts to recover and protect missing and exploited children. Members issued the following statements: "Updating the law for the National Center fo… Continue Reading
Committee Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Support for Missing and Exploited Children
04.04.17 WASHINGTON, DC - The House Committee on Education and the Workforce today advanced the Improving Support for Missing and Exploited Children Act (H.R. 1808). Introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), and Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), chairman of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, the bill updates the Missing Children's Assistance Act to help the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) strengthen its recovery and prevention efforts. Members issued the fo… Continue Reading
Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Recovery, Prevention Efforts for Missing and Exploited Children
03.30.17 WASHINGTON, DC - Members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce today introduced the Improving Support for Missing and Exploited Children Act (H.R. 1808), legislation to strengthen efforts to recover missing children and support youth who are the victims of violent crimes. Introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), chairman of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, the bipartisan bill updates and streamlines the Missing Childr… Continue Reading
Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Efforts Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
03.23.16 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Members of the Committee on Education and the Workforce today introduced the Improving Safe Care for the Prevention of Infant Abuse and Neglect Act. The legislation will strengthen efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect by strengthening and requiring the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to better ensure states are meeting current child welfare requirements. Upon introduction, the bill's co-sponsors released the following statements: "We … Continue Reading
Democrats Call for Investments in HHS Programs to Support Nation’s Families
03.15.16 WASHINGTON - Today the Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing entitled, "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services". The hearing focused on funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue to expand critical investments that protect the health and wellbeing of hardworking American families, and invest in our nation - from childhood into advanced age. "From the Ebola outbreak to Zika to the Flint crisis, … Continue Reading
Speier, Scott Welcome Release of GAO Report on Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports
06.29.15 WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) and Ranking Member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) made the following statement on the release of the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) report Youth Athletes: Sports Programs' Guidance, Practices, and Policies to Help Prevent and Respond to Sexual Abuse. The House Education and the Workforce Committee is entrusted with oversight and legislative jurisdiction over student safety. "Youth … Continue Reading
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Strengthen Support for Victims of Youth Sex Trafficking
01.22.15 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of House members today introduced legislation that would improve support for youth who are victims of sex trafficking. It is estimated that each year 300,000 children become victims of sex trafficking. Many of these children were once involved in a state child welfare system, yet their experience with sexual exploitation may go undetected. Led by Reps. Joe Heck (R-NV) and Karen Bass (D-CA), members are introducing bipartisan legislation that will enhance oth… Continue Reading