House vote: S. 2961 // December 20, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass
Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018
Sponsor: Roy Blunt (R-MO)
(Sec. 2) This bill reauthorizes for FY2019-FY2023 grants for local and regional children's advocacy centers (CACs), as well as for technical assistance and training. CACs coordinate a multidisciplinary response to child abuse. The bill adds a new finding specifying the need for state chapters of CAC networks (1) to help local communities coordinate their multidisciplinary services, and (2) to provide oversight of, and training and technical assistance in, the effective delivery of evidence-informed programming.
Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 10.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 388 | 89.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 10.3% |