Bill · H.Res. 284· House(119-HRES-284)
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- Introduced
- 4/1/2025
- Last activity
- 4/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Barr
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It highlights the importance of preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to improve long-term health outcomes and reduce economic burdens. The text notes that child abuse and neglect are preventable issues that impact a child's future and the nation's success. The resolution recognizes the importance of strong families and communities in creating a prosperous society. Finally, it calls for increased awareness, education, and support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+8
The resolution is explicitly dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and supporting the development of children.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The resolution highlights the need for healing and support for those suffering from trauma and mental health challenges related to abuse.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Prevention of abuse can help mitigate the impacts of economic adversity on families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Health Improvements: Preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) could reduce many health conditions, such as depression, heart disease, and overweight or obesity (Whereas clauses).
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Economic Benefits: Preventing child abuse and neglect before they occur can reduce the costly lifetime economic burden associated with child maltreatment (Whereas clauses).
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Improved Development and Success: Evidence-based, home-visiting programs like Healthy Families America have shown positive impacts such as reducing the recurrence of child abuse, decreasing low-birthweight babies, improving school readiness, and increasing high school graduation rates for parents (Whereas clauses).
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Support for Survivors and Victims: The resolution supports efforts to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse heal and supports justice for these victims (Resolved clauses 4 and 5).
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Public Awareness: The resolution supports increasing awareness and providing education to the general public regarding the prevention of child abuse and protective factors for families (Resolved clause 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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 Low Income Households+2Good For Students+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 5/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Frank MrvanDemocrat · Indiana
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina