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S1528119th CongressWALLET

CHILD Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Passed Senate

Summary

Expands who can be screened under the National Child Protection Act to close gaps where people who work with vulnerable populations are not currently checked. It broadens the law so organizations can request federal background checks for staff at contractors, volunteers, job applicants, and people licensed or certified by qualified entities.

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  • Families and children: More adults who interact with children or other vulnerable people will be eligible for federal background checks, increasing oversight around care settings.
  • Workers and volunteers: Employees and volunteers at organizations that contract with qualified entities can now be checked, including people who seek to work or volunteer there.
  • Licensed and certified individuals: People who are licensed or certified by a qualified entity, or who seek those licenses or certifications, fall under the background-check rules.
  • Qualified entities and contractors: Organizations can request checks on contractors and the people those contractors employ, widening the pool of vetted staff.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Wider background checks for workers and volunteers

If enacted, this bill would expand who organizations that serve vulnerable people can ask to undergo child protection background checks. They would be able to request checks for people who work for, volunteer with, or seek roles at companies that contract with them. They would also be able to request checks for people they license or certify, and for license or certification applicants. These changes would take effect upon enactment. This would add steps and time to hiring, volunteering, and licensing for some people and organizations.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

IL • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2025

  • Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 7/14/2025

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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