S. 2293 (112th): National Parent Helpline Act

Introduced:
Apr 18, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 18, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 18, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 18, 2012
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to establish a national, toll-free telephone parent helpline to provide information and assistance to parents and caregivers of children to prevent child abuse and strengthen families.

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Last updated Apr 18, 2012.
4 pages

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4/18/2012--Introduced.
National Parent Helpline Act - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award a grant to one or more nonprofit entities to:
(1) provide for the establishment and ongoing operation of a national, toll-free telephone parent helpline to give information and assistance to parents to prevent child abuse and strengthen families; and
(2) create an Internet website with vital information and resources for parents and caregivers to address a broad spectrum of family issues related to emotional, social, behavioral, and educational well-being of parents and children.

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