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Strengthening Global Child Protection Against Violence

This act aims to enhance the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and neglect worldwide. It focuses on supporting preventative and responsive programs and improving coordination among government agencies. Citizens can expect the U.S. to actively support initiatives aimed at ensuring a safer environment for children in need, especially in crisis-affected countries.
Key points
Strengthening programs to prevent and respond to violence against children in foreign assistance.
Improving coordination among various U.S. government agencies for more effective child protection.
Mandating public availability of strategies and reports on assistance to children in adversity.
Analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child violence and protection risks globally.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4798
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening Efforts to End Violence Against Children Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4798.

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 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening programs to prevent and respond to violence against children in foreign assistance.
  • Improving coordination among various U.S. government agencies for more effective child protection.
  • Mandating public availability of strategies and reports on assistance to children in adversity.
  • Analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child violence and protection risks globally.
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. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Family Security