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.

Sponsored byRep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]SC· Introduced 30 April 2025

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.

15 July 2026·1 week ago

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
15 July 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
15 July 2026 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
30 April 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
30 April 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
30 April 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
30 April 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
30 April 2025 · IntroReferral

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4 cosponsors

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Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]SC

Cosponsors

Democrat125%
Republican375%

Republican:Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]TX
Republican:Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]KS
Republican:Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]FL
Democrat:Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]FL

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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Child safety and welfareContracts and agencyCriminal justice information and recordsEmployee hiringSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

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Judiciary Committee
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- Referred To30 Apr 2025
- Markup By15 Jul 2026

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