Bill · H.R. 3100· House(119-HR-3100)
To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to ensure that businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations are able to request background checks for their contractors who work with those populations, as well as for individuals that the businesses or organizations license or certify to provide care for those populations.
- Introduced
- 4/30/2025
- Last activity
- 7/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- Sponsored by
- Russell Fry
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to change the National Child Protection Act of 1993. The goal is to allow businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations to request background checks for their contractors. It also extends this ability to individuals that these organizations license or certify to provide care.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would children be better off under this?+8
Significantly increases safety for children by expanding background checks for caregivers and contractors.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
Improves safety for seniors who are often part of the vulnerable populations receiving certified care.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
Increases safety for individuals with disabilities who rely on certified caregivers.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2
Increases the number of individuals subject to federal background checks.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Background Checks for Contractors: By inserting ", contracts with," into the act, businesses and organizations can now request background checks for contractors who work with vulnerable populations.
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Broader Screening for Staff and Volunteers: The bill adds a provision for individuals who are employed by, volunteer with, or seek to work with an entity that is under contract with a qualified entity.
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Screening for Licensed Individuals: The bill adds a section for those who are licensed or certified, or seeking to be licensed or certified, by a qualified entity.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Retirees+7Good For Seniors+7Good For Business Owners+5Good For High Income Households+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5Improves Small Business Support+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1Improves Privacy Rights-2
- 7/15/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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