Jill Tokuda (D-HI)
Military Child and Youth Program Abuse and Neglect Notification Act
A Democratic bill with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Military Child and Youth Program Abuse and Neglect Notification Act," aims to protect children in military programs. It requires covered child and youth programs to provide prompt notice of any alleged or suspected abuse or neglect. Parents or guardians must be notified within 24 hours of the program becoming aware of the situation. Additionally, specific notifications must be sent to Congressional committees and representatives within 72 hours. This requirement applies to military child development centers, Department of Defense youth programs, family home day care, and certain providers receiving financial assistance.
Yes
- Scored +8
Would children be better off under this?
The bill protects children by mandating prompt notification of suspected abuse or neglect to their parents.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases transparency by requiring reports of abuse or neglect to be sent to Congressional committees and representatives.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Timely parental notification: The bill requires programs to notify parents or guardians of alleged or suspected abuse or neglect no later than 24 hours after becoming aware of the incident, which ensures families are informed quickly. (Section 2, subsection (g)(1)(A))
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Increased oversight and accountability: By requiring notice to the Senate and House Committees on Armed Services, as well as State Senators and House Members, the bill ensures that government officials are informed of these incidents within 72 hours. (Section 2, subsection (g)(1)(B))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill protects children by mandating prompt notification of suspected abuse or neglect to their parents.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases transparency by requiring reports of abuse or neglect to be sent to Congressional committees and representatives.
- 12/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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