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house Bill H.R. 1973

Should All USOC-Recognized Amateur Athletic Organizations be Mandatory Reporters of Sexual Abuse?

Argument in favor

USOC-recognized amateur athletic organizations and all people affiliated with them should be required to immediately report allegations of suspected sexual or physical abuse to law enforcement and have procedures in place to prevent such abuse.

Catherine's Opinion

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05/25/2017

Anyone who works with children should be a mandated reporter.

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Abbi's Opinion

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05/25/2017

Sorry, but if you work with kids you are a mandatory reporter. There are too many places where kids go that don't have background checks for employees and a vulnerable kid can become prey. I hate making things mandatory but these are kids and there are too many people covering up crimes. You can't always trust people to do the right thing.

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Wendell's Opinion

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05/22/2017

That's a "no brainier". Wouldn't you want that for your own young person? I thought that already was law.

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Argument opposed

There’s no need for USOC-recognized amateur athletic organizations and the people associated with them to be mandatory reporters, or have other policies in place to prevent the sexual or physical abuse of young athletes.

operaman's Opinion

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05/22/2017

Mandatory? What a legal complexity this would expose. If abuse is not reported, legal civil suits may occur. If abuse is reported, the reporting person/organization better be sure the report is substantiated by police or civil judgment. A lawyers paradise either way.

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Gary's Opinion

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05/23/2017

I get the idea, and these things need to be promptly reported. But the "mandatory" reporting of what one thinks is " reasonable" is a Pandora's box.

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PoliticalAmateur's Opinion

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05/24/2017

Of course when a sexual assault occurs it should be reported. The problem is in requiring the organization to create training, oversight, etc. This is how business can't afford to operate.

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bill Progress

Not enacted
The President has not signed this bill
The senate has not voted
The house Passed May 25th, 2017
Roll Call Vote 415 Yea / 3 Nay
IntroducedApril 6th, 2017

Bill Activity

04/06/2017
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Introduced in House
04/06/2017
referral
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
04/06/2017
referral
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/01/2017
referral
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
05/01/2017
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
05/18/2017
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/18/2017
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/22/2017
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-136, Part I.
05/22/2017
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Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
05/22/2017
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
05/23/2017
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
05/25/2017
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352.
05/25/2017
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The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
05/25/2017
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House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 352 and Rule XVIII.
05/25/2017
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Bruce Poliquin to act as Chairman of the Committee.
05/25/2017
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973.
05/25/2017
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The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
05/25/2017
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Subsequently, the Committee resume its sitting.
05/25/2017
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed with general debate on H.R. 1973.
05/25/2017
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 1.
05/25/2017
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 2.
05/25/2017
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O'Halleran amendment No. 3.
05/25/2017
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The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1973.
05/25/2017
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
05/25/2017
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The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
05/25/2017
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1973, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
05/25/2017
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Considered as unfinished business.
05/25/2017
vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 3 (Roll no. 285).
05/25/2017
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/05/2017
referral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

bill Progress

Not enacted
The President has not signed this bill
The senate has not voted
The house Passed May 25th, 2017
Roll Call Vote 415 Yea / 3 Nay
IntroducedApril 6th, 2017

Bill Data

Issues

Committees

Committee on Education and Labor
Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
Committee on the Judiciary
Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security
Committee on the Judiciary

Sponsor

Rep Susan Brooks

(R - IN)

16 Cosponsors

Introduced 04/06/2017

Full text of Bill

Catherine's Opinion In Favor

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05/25/2017

Anyone who works with children should be a mandated reporter.

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operaman's Opinion Against

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05/22/2017

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Abbi's Opinion In Favor

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05/25/2017

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Wendell's Opinion In Favor

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05/22/2017

That's a "no brainier". Wouldn't you want that for your own young person? I thought that already was law.

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Amanda's Opinion In Favor

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05/25/2017

I can't believe this isn't already a law. Teachers, day care providers, nurses, and foster parents are mandated reporters. Why aren't coaches?

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Ray's Opinion In Favor

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05/25/2017

Anyone working with kids should be a mandatory reporter if they become aware of child abuse.

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Connie's Opinion In Favor

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05/23/2017

Mandatory reporters cannot be sued if the allegations are proved false. The allegations are investigated by the local CPS all of which are confidential. Better safe than sorry with minors. It may prevent future Sanduskis.

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Kathryn 's Opinion In Favor

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05/24/2017

Sexual abuse should be reported by every organization involved with children

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SamanthaDeGroot's Opinion In Favor

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05/25/2017

Anyone who deals with children should be mandatory reporters. The biggest issue I see raised by the opposition is the risk of legal battles that could arise if concerns were unsubstantiated. That is absurd as daycare and Sunday school teaches are already mandatory reporters. As long as the youth sports staff and volunteers are provided the same legal protections as everyone else this concern is invalid. Children need to be protected.

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Judith's Opinion In Favor

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05/23/2017

OF COURSE THEY NEED TO REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE !! THIS IS A PERFECTLY STUPID QUESTION !!!

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Jose's Opinion In Favor

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05/23/2017

Sexual Abuse should be reported whether or not it is aimed towards just children or adults. The bill tries to attack the issue from different angles aiming to amend Subchapter IV Reporting Requirement as well as other Chapters in the USCODE that deal with definitions of governing body and repercussions for not reporting sexual abuse. I think it is also important to address peoples who have been wrongfully accused of sexual abuse. The proposed amendment to that is still a bit vague and could lead to some issues down the road. To those who are concerned that the bill would weigh to heavily on adult amateur athletes, it specifically aims that portion of the amendment towards amateur athletes that are minors. Overall I think this bill is heading in the right direction.

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