What does Preamble of CHILD Act of 2025 do?

This Act amends the National Child Protection Act of 1993 It allows businesses to request background checks for contractors working with vulnerable populations It also applies to individuals licensed or certified to provide care for those populations

What does SHORT TITLE. of CHILD Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Comprehensive Health and Integrity in Licensing and Documentation Act of 2025.

What does DEFINING ``COVERED INDIVIDUAL'' FOR PURPOSES OF BACKGROUND of CHILD Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 5(9)(B) of the National Child Protection Act of 1993. The amendment expands the definition of a 'covered individual' to include those who contract with, volunteer with, seek employment or volunteer work with, or seek licensing or certification from a qualified entity. The changes aim to allow businesses and organizations working with vulnerable populations to request background checks for contractors, volunteers, and those they license or certify.

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CHILD Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2025

Author: Richard Durbin (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill allows businesses to request background checks for contractors working with vulnerable populations.
It expands the definition of a 'covered individual' to include contractors, volunteers, and those seeking licensing or certification from a qualified entity.
The bill applies background check provisions to individuals licensed or certified to provide care for vulnerable populations.

119th Congresspassed senateHR. 3100(In Committee)Official page

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