This bill amends federal child abuse prevention law to require the Department of Health and Human Services to track and include information about animal abuse cases in the national database that monitors child abuse and neglect. The legislation is based on research showing a connection between animal abuse and child abuse, allowing authorities to better identify households where children may be at risk by monitoring reported animal cruelty incidents. The bill affects child protective services agencies, law enforcement, and animal welfare organizations that report abuse cases. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the legislation. The bill was introduced in June 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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