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.
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ReportedReported by Mr. Grassley, without amendment
Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Grassley, and Mr. Ossoff) introduced …
Mr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the National Child Protection Act to expand covered individual definition to include contractors, subcontractors, and licensed/certified individuals who work with children.
Who Benefits and How
Children gain protection from individuals accessing them through contracts or licensing. Background check coverage expands beyond direct employees. Qualified entities can screen all individuals with child access.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Individuals seeking licensing or contracts with qualified entities face background checks. Licensing bodies must verify background checks. Administrative systems must track contractor clearances.
Key Provisions
- Adds contractors and subcontractor employees to covered individuals
- Includes licensed and certified individuals seeking credentials
- Covers entities under contract with qualified entities
- Expands 34 USC 40104(9)(B) definition
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Expands background check requirements to cover contracted workers and licensed individuals working with children
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Close background check gaps for non-employee child access"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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