CHILD Act of 2025
Background Checks: Expanding Safety Rules for Caregivers
The CHILD Act of 2025 has been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar for future consideration. The bill is actively moving through the process.
Legislative Progress
The bill has already passed the Senate and addresses a non-partisan safety issue, making it very likely to pass the House and become law.
Key Points
- This bill updates a 1993 law to make it easier for organizations to screen the people they hire. It expands background check rules to cover more types of workers who interact with children or other vulnerable groups.
- Under the new rules, businesses and non-profits can run background checks on independent contractors and people who work for outside companies. Currently, some groups are only allowed to check their own direct employees and volunteers.
- The law would also apply to people who are licensed or certified by these organizations to provide care. This helps ensure that anyone with an official stamp of approval has a clean record.
- The goal is to close safety gaps. It makes sure that everyone working in sensitive roles is held to the same safety standards, regardless of whether they are a full-time employee or a temporary contractor.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 128.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2716)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
CHILD Act of 2025
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