Bill · S.Res. 706· Senate(119-SRES-706)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- Introduced
- 4/29/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313)
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month." It outlines the importance of preventing adverse childhood experiences, which include violence, abuse, or neglect. The text notes that preventing these experiences can reduce various health conditions and economic burdens. The Senate aims to recognize that child abuse and neglect are preventable issues. Additionally, the resolution supports efforts to increase public awareness and education regarding prevention and building protective factors for families. Finally, it emphasizes the need for healing and justice for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+8
The resolution advocates for prevention, healing, and justice efforts to protect children from abuse and neglect.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution supports healing efforts for survivors of childhood sexual abuse who face mental health challenges.
Would women be better off under this?+4
The resolution notes that a significant portion of childhood sexual abuse victims are girls.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Awareness and Education: The resolution supports increasing awareness and providing education to the general public regarding the prevention of child abuse and neglect and the building of protective factors for families (Resolution Section 4).
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Support for Survivors: The resolution expresses support for the efforts required to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse heal (Resolution Section 5).
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Justice for Victims: The resolution supports seeking justice for victims of childhood sexual abuse (Resolution Section 6).
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Prevention and Healing Efforts: The text recognizes a need for prevention, healing, and justice efforts related to childhood abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse (Resolution Section 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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 Women+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 5/14/2026
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313)
- 4/29/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2136-2137)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
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