HR 3100
To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to ensure that businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations are able to request background checks for their contractors who work with those populations, as well as for individuals that the businesses or organizations license or certify to provide care for those populations.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen background check requirements for businesses and organizations working with vulnerable populations. It expands the definition of ‘covered individual’ under the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to include contractors and individuals licensed or certified by these organizations. Specifically, it requires these businesses to be able to request background checks for those working directly with vulnerable populations. The goal is to improve the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals by increasing scrutiny of those providing care or services.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘covered individual’ to include contractors.
- Requires background checks for individuals licensed or certified by businesses.
- Allows businesses to request background checks for volunteers.
- Addresses contract relationships with qualified entities.
- Clarifies the scope of background check requests under the National Child Protection Act.
Who is affected
- Businesses
- Organizations
- Vulnerable populations
- Contractors
- Licensed professionals
Notable changes
- Broadens the scope of background check requirements beyond direct employees.
- Includes individuals who are contracted or certified, not just employed.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 3100
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to ensure that businesses and organizations that work with vulnerable populations are able to request background checks for their contractors who work with those populations, as well as for individuals that the businesses or organizations license or certify to provide care for those populations.
covered individualfor purposes of background checks under the National Child Protection Act of 1993
Section 5(9)(B) of the National Child Protection Act of 1993 (34 U.S.C. 40104(9)(B)) is amended—
in clause (i)—
by inserting , contracts with,
after is employed by
;
by inserting , contract with,
after be employed by
; and
by striking or
at the end;
by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii);
by inserting after clause (i) the following:
is employed by or volunteers with, or seeks to be employed by or volunteer with, an entity that is under contract with a qualified entity;
in clause (iii), as so redesignated, by adding or
at the end; and
by adding at the end the following:
is licensed or certified, or seeks to be licensed or certified, by a qualified entity;