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H.R. 3997 · Where this bill is now

In committee

Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Jun 12, 2025

119th Congress
1st SessionH. R. 3997

A BILL

Protecting Children Act

In the HouseNo vote yet

Sponsor: Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-3) · Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · Labor and Employment · 1 version of the text

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Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 12, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”

Sections

Sections · 3
Title I — Improving Enforcement · 4
Title II — Strengthening Capacity to Protect Children · 2
Title III — Updating Standards to Protect Children · 2
Title IV — Increasing Research and Public Education · 3
H.R. 3997: Protecting Children Act — Bill Status, Votes and Text · Public Law Tracker