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BillHR 1069 · 119

PROTECT Our Kids Act

Introduced
Feb 6, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 4, 2025

Bill Summary

Establishes a commission to investigate and recommend ways to prevent child deaths and near-deaths from abuse and neglect. Requires the commission to study and report on the effectiveness of current child protective services laws and practices.

Sponsored By

Kevin Hern
Republican · Oklahoma · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 6, 2025
  5. Dec 4, 2025You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects families with children, particularly those involved with child protective services, by potentially leading to changes in how child abuse and neglect cases are handled and investigated. It may also impact social workers, law enforcement, and other professionals who work with at-risk children.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Republican2
  • Independent / other1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%
Latest floor voteDec 4, 2025
247–164

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicEducation
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 4, 2025
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Subjects
  • Education

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.