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Children's Protection: Agencies to Assess Rule Impact on Youth

This act requires government agencies to analyze how new rules might affect children. The goal is to ensure government decisions consider children's safety, health, and development, and that citizens have insight into these analyses and can provide feedback.
Key points
Government agencies must assess how proposed rules impact children, including their physical safety, mental and physical health, family relationships, economic security, and education.
Experts, including pediatricians and child advocacy representatives, will participate in these impact assessments.
Citizens will have the opportunity to comment on these analyses, allowing them to influence the development of rules affecting children.
The act aims to increase transparency and accountability of agencies in the rulemaking process to better protect children's interests.
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Print number: 117_HR_3716
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2021-06-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Children’s Protection Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3716.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies must assess how proposed rules impact children, including their physical safety, mental and physical health, family relationships, economic security, and education.
  • Experts, including pediatricians and child advocacy representatives, will participate in these impact assessments.
  • Citizens will have the opportunity to comment on these analyses, allowing them to influence the development of rules affecting children.
  • The act aims to increase transparency and accountability of agencies in the rulemaking process to better protect children's interests.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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