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107th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 3839
To reauthorize the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 5, 2002
Mr. Hoekstra (for himself, Mr. Boehner, Mr. McKeon, Mr. Greenwood, Mr.
Graham, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. DeMint, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Platts, and Ms.
Hart) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
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A BILL
To reauthorize the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Children and Families Safe
Act of 2002''.
TITLE I--CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--Amendments to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
CHAPTER 1--GENERAL PROGRAM
SEC. 101. ADVISORY BOARD ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
Section 102 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5102) is repealed.
SEC. 102. NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO CHILD
ABUSE.
(a) Functions.--Section 103(b)(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5104(b)(1)) is amended by inserting ``and the
potential for broad-scale implementation and replication'' after ``that
show promise of success''.
(b) Coordination With Available Resources.--Section 103(c)(1) of
such Act (42 U.S.C. 5104(c)(1)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G);
and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following:
``(F) collect and disseminate information that
describe best practices being used throughout the
Nation for making appropriate referrals related to, and
addressing, the physical, developmental, and mental
health needs of abused and neglected children; and''.
SEC. 103. RESEARCH AND ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES.
(a) Research.--Section 104(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5105(a)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4);
(2) by redesignating paragraph (1)(D) as paragraph (2) (and
redesignating the corresponding items contained therein
accordingly) and moving such paragraph two ems to the left;
(3) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in the first sentence of the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including
longitudinal research,'' after ``interdisciplinary
program of research'';
(B) in subparagraph (C)--
(i) by striking ``judicial procedures'' and
inserting ``judicial systems, including
multidisciplinary, coordinated decisionmaking
procedures''; and
(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) the evaluation and dissemination of best
practices consistent with the goals of achieving
improvements in the child protective services systems
of the States in accordance with paragraphs (1) through
(12) of section 106(a);
``(E) effective approaches to interagency
collaboration between the child protection system and
the juvenile justice system that improve the delivery
of services and treatment, including methods for
continuity of treatment plan and services as children
transition between systems;
``(F) an evaluation of the redundancies and gaps in
the services in the field of child abuse and neglect
prevention in order to make better use of resources;
and
``(G) the information on the national incidence of
child abuse and neglect specified in subparagraphs (A)
through (K) of paragraph (2).'';
(4) in paragraph (2) (as redesignated)--
(A) by striking the matter preceding subparagraph
(A) (as redesignated) and inserting ``The Secretary
shall conduct research on the national incidence of
child abuse and neglect, including--'';
(B) in subparagraph (H) (as redesignated), by
striking ``and'' at the end;
(C) by redesignating subparagraph (I) (as
redesignated) as subparagraph (J); and
(D) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the
following:
``(I) the incidence and prevalence of child
maltreatment by reason of family structure, including
the living arrangement of the resident parent, family
income, and family size; and'';
(5) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as redesignated) the
following:
``(3) Report.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the
enactment of the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of
2002, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee
on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives
and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of
the Senate a report that contains the results of the research
conducted under paragraph (2).''; and
(6) in paragraph (4) (as redesignated), by amending
subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
``(B) The Secretary shall, every two years, provide
opportunity for public comment of such proposed priorities and
provide for an official record of such public comment.''.
(b) Provision of Technical Assistance.--Section 104(b) of such Act
(42 U.S.C. 5105(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, including
replicating successful program models,'' after ``and carrying
out programs and activities''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) effective approaches being utilized to link
child protective service agencies with health care,
mental health care, and developmental services to
improve forensic diagnosis and health evaluations, and
barriers and shortages to such linkages.''.
SEC. 104. GRANTS TO PUBLIC AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
FOR DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.
(a) Demonstration Programs and Projects.--Section 105(a) of the
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106(a)) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph
(B);
(B) by striking the period at the end of
subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) for training to support the enhancement of
linkages between child protective service agencies and
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health care agencies, including physical and mental
health services, to improve forensic diagnosis and
health evaluations and for innovative partnerships
between child protective service agencies and health
care agencies that offer creative approaches to using
existing Federal, State, local, and private funding to
meet the health evaluation needs of children who have
been subjects of substantiated cases of child abuse or
neglect;
``(E) for the training of personnel in best
practices to promote collaboration with the families
from the initial time of contact during the
investigation through treatment; and
``(F) for the training of personnel regarding the
legal duties of such personnel.'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``(such as Parents
Anonymous)''; and
(3) in paragraph (3)(A)--
(A) in the matter preceding clause (i)--
(i) by striking ``responding to reports''
and inserting ``addressing the prevention and
treatment''; and
(ii) by striking ``including'' and all that
follows through ``triage system'' and inserting
``, including community-based organizations,
national entities, collaborative partnerships
between State child protective service
agencies, statewide child abuse prevention and
treatment organizations, law enforcement
agencies, substance abuse treatment entities,
health care entities, domestic violence
prevention entities, mental health services
entities, developmental disability agencies,
community social service agencies, family
support programs, schools, churches and
synagogues, and other entities to allow for the
establishment of a triage system''; and
(B) in clause (iii), by striking ``child's safety
is in jeopardy'' and inserting ``child's safety and
health are in jeopardy''.
(b) Discretionary Grants.--Section 105(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
5106(b)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs
(5) and (6), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) Programs based within children's hospitals, or other
pediatric and adolescent care facilities, that provide model
approaches for improving medical diagnosis of child abuse and
neglect and for health evaluations of children for whom a
report of maltreatment has been substantiated.''.
(c) Evaluation.--Section 105(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5106(c)) is
amended--
(1) in the second sentence, by inserting ``or contract''
after ``or as a separate grant''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of an
evaluation performed by the recipient of a demonstration grant,
the Secretary shall make available technical assistance for the
evaluation, where needed, to ensure a rigorous application of
scientific evaluation techniques.''.
SEC. 105. GRANTS TO STATES FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION AND
TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
(a) Development and Operation Grants.--Section 106(a) of the Child
Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106a(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by inserting ``, including ongoing case
monitoring,'' after ``case management''; and
(B) by inserting ``and treatment'' after ``and
delivery of services'';
(2) in paragraph (4)--
(A) by striking ``automation'' and inserting
``management information and technology''; and
(B) by adding at the end before the semicolon the
following: ``, including to support the ability of
States to collect information for the National Child
Abuse and Neglect Data System'';
(3) in paragraph (5), by adding at the end before the
semicolon the following: ``, including training regarding best
practices to promote collaboration with the families and the
legal duties of such individuals'';
(4) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (9) as
paragraphs (7) through (10), respectively;
(5) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
``(6) improving the quality and availability of individuals
providing services to children and families, and the
supervisors of such individuals, through the child protection
system, including improvements in the recruitment and retention
of caseworkers;''
(6) by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (10) (as
redesignated) as paragraphs (9) through (11), respectively;
(7) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
``(8) developing and delivering information to improve
public education relating to the role and responsibilities of
the child protection system and the nature and basis for
reporting suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect;'';
(8) by striking ``or'' at the end of paragraph (10) (as
redesignated);
(9) by redesignating paragraph (11) (as redesignated) as
paragraph (12);
(10) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following:
``(11) promoting partnerships between public agencies and
community-based organizations to provide child abuse and
neglect prevention and treatment services, including linkages
with education systems and health care systems (including
mental health systems);'';
(11) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (12)
(as redesignated) and inserting ``; or''; and
(12) by adding at the end the following:
``(13) supporting and enhancing interagency collaboration
between the child protection system and the juvenile justice
system for improved delivery of services and treatment,
including methods for continuity of treatment plan and services
as children transition between systems.''.
(b) Eligibility Requirements.--
(1) State plan.--Section 106(b)(1)(B) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 5106(b)(1)(B)) is amended--
(A) by striking ``provide notice to the Secretary
of any substantive changes'' and inserting the
following: ``provide notice to the Secretary of--
``(i) any substantive changes'';
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(ii) any significant changes to how funds
provided under this section are used to support
the activities which may differ from the
activities as described in the current State
application.''.
(2) Coordination.--Section 106(b)(2)(A) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 5106a(b)(2)(A)) is amended--
(A) by redesignating clauses (v) through (xiii) as
clauses (vi) through (xiv), respectively;
(B) by inserting after clause (iv) the following:
``(v) provisions to require disclosures of
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confidential information to any Federal, State,
or local government entity, or any agent of
such entity, that has a need for such
information in order to carry out its
responsibilities under law to protect children
from abuse and neglect;'';
(C) in clause (vi)(II) (as redesignated), by
striking ``, having a need for such information'' and
all that follows through ``abuse and neglect'' and
inserting ``as described in clause (v)'';
(D) in clause (xii) (as redesignated), by striking
``to be effective not later than 2 years after the date
of the enactment of this section'';
(E) in clause (xiii) (as redesignated)--
(i) in the matter preceding subclause (I),
by striking ``to be effective not later than 2
years after the date of the enactment of this
section''; and
(ii) in subclause (IV), by striking ``and''
at the end;
(F) in clause (xiv) (as redesignated), by striking
``clause (xii)'' each place it appears and inserting
``clause (xiii)''; and
(G) by adding at the end the following:
``(xv) provisions and procedures to require
that a representative of a child protective
services agency shall at the initial time of
contact advise individuals subject to child
abuse and neglect investigations of the
complaints or allegations made against the
individuals;
``(xvi) provisions addressing the training
of representatives of the child protective
services system regarding their legal duties,
which may consist of procedures to inform such
representatives of such duties, in order to
protect the legal rights of children and
families from the initial time of contact
during the investigation through treatment; and
``(xvii) provisions and procedures for
improving the training, retention, and
supervision of caseworkers.''.
(3) Limitation.--Section 106(b)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
5106a(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``With regard to clauses
(v) and (vi) of paragraph (2)(A)'' and inserting ``With regard
to clauses (vi) and (vii) of paragraph (2)(A)''.
(c) Citizen Review Panels; Reports.--Section 106(c) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 5106a(c)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (4)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``policies and
procedures'' and inserting ``policies, procedures, and
practices''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) Public outreach.--Each panel shall provide
for public outreach and comment in order to assess the
impact of current procedures and practices upon
children and families in the community and in order to
meet its obligations under subparagraph (A).''; and
(2) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``State and'' before
``public''.
(d) Annual State Data Reports.--Section 106(d) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 5106a(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(13) The annual report containing the summary of the
activities of the citizen review panels of the State required
by subsection (c)(6).
``(14) The number of children under the care of the State
child protection system transferred into the custody of the
State juvenile justice system.''.
SEC. 106. GRANTS TO STATES FOR PROGRAMS RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION
AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES.
Section 107(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5106c(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) the handling of cases involving children with
disabilities or serious health-related problems who are victims
of abuse or neglect.''.
SEC. 107. REPORTS.
Section 110 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5106f) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Study and Report Relating to Citizen Review Panels.--
``(1) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study by random
sample on the effectiveness of the citizen review panels
established under section 106(c).
``(2) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the
enactment of Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2002,
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Education and
the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate a report
that contains the results of the study conducted under
paragraph (1).''.
SEC. 108. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) General Authorization.--Section 112(a)(1) of the Child Abuse
Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106h(a)(1)) is amended to read
as follows:
``(1) General authorization.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this title $120,000,000 for fiscal
year 2003 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the
fiscal years 2004 through 2007.''.
(b) Demonstration Projects.--Section 112(a)(2)(B) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 5106h(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ``Secretary make'' and
inserting ``Secretary shall make''.
CHAPTER 2--COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY RESOURCE AND SUPPORT GRANTS
SEC. 111. PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY.
(a) Purpose.--Section 201(a)(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116(a)(1)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``prevention-focused,''; and
(2) by inserting ``for the prevention of child abuse and
neglect'' after ``family resource and support programs''.
(b) Authority.--Section 201(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5116(b)) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``prevention-focused,'';
and
(ii) by striking ``family resource and
support programs'' and inserting ``family
support programs for the prevention of child
abuse and neglect'';
(B) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' at the
end; and
(C) by striking subparagraph (G) and inserting the
following:
``(G) demonstrate a commitment to meaningful parent
leadership, including among parents of children with
disabilities, parents with disabilities, racial and
ethnic minorities, and members of other
underrepresented or underserved groups;
``(H) provide referrals to early health and
developmental services; or
``(I) are accessible, effective, culturally
appropriate, developmentally appropriate, and built
upon existing strengths;''; and
(2) in paragraph (4)--
(A) by inserting `
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`through leveraging of funds''
after ``maximizing funding'';
(B) by striking ``prevention-focused,''; and
(C) by striking ``family resource and support
program'' and inserting ``family support programs for
the prevention of child abuse and neglect''.
SEC. 112. ELIGIBILITY.
Section 202 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5116a) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``prevention-focused,'';
(ii) by striking ``family resource and
support programs,'' and inserting ``family
support programs for the prevention of''; and
(iii) by striking ``prevention
activities''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``that exists
to strengthen and support families for purposes of
preventing child abuse and neglect and'' after
``written authority of the State)'';
(2) in paragraph (2)(A)--
(A) by striking ``family resource and support
programs'' and inserting ``family support programs for
the prevention of child abuse and neglect''; and
(B) by adding at the end before the semicolon the
following: ``and parents with disabilities''; and
(3) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by striking ``prevention-focused,'' each place
it appears;
(B) by striking ``family resource and support
programs'' each place it appears and inserting ``family
support programs for the prevention of child abuse and
neglect'';
(C) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and
technical assistance,'' and inserting ``, technical
assistance, and evaluation assistance''; and
(D) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``, parents
with disabilities,'' after ``children with
disabilities''.
SEC. 113. AMOUNT OF GRANT.
Section 203(b)(1)(B) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Act (42 U.S.C. 5116b(b)(1)(B)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``as the amount leveraged by the State from
private, State, or other non-Federal sources and directed
through the'' and inserting ``as the amount of private, State
or other non-Federal funds leveraged and directed through the
currently designated''; and
(2) by striking ``the lead agency'' and inserting ``the
current lead agency''.
SEC. 114. EXISTING GRANTS.
Section 204 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5115c) is repealed.
SEC. 115. APPLICATION.
Section 205 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5116d) is amended--
(1) in paragraphs (1), (2), (4), (8), and (9)--
(A) by striking ``prevention-focused,'' each place
it appears; and
(B) by striking ``family resource and support
programs'' each place it appears and inserting ``family
support programs for the prevention of child abuse and
neglect'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``family resource and
support services'' and inserting ``family support services'';
(3) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by striking ``an assurance that an inventory
of'' and inserting ``a description of the inventory of
current unmet needs,'';
(B) by striking ``family resource programs'' and
inserting ``family support programs'';
(C) by striking ``, respite care, child abuse and
neglect prevention activities,'' and inserting ``for
the prevention of child abuse and neglect, including
respite care''; and
(D) by striking ``, will be provided'';
(4) in paragraph (5)--
(A) by inserting ``start-up, maintenance,
expansion, and redesigning'' after ``other State and
local public funds designated for'';
(B) by striking ``prevention-focused,''; and
(C) by striking ``family resource and support
programs'' and inserting ``family support programs for
the prevention of child abuse and neglect'';
(5) in paragraph (7), by striking ``individual community-
based, prevention-focused, family resource and support
programs'' and inserting ``child abuse and neglect prevention
programs that are community-based, including family support
programs''; and
(6) in paragraph (11)--
(A) by striking ``prevention-focused,''; and
(B) by striking ``family resource and support
program services'' and inserting ``family support
program services for the prevention of child abuse and
neglect''.
SEC. 116. LOCAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
Section 206(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5116e(a)) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(A) by inserting ``, network,'' after ``expand'';
(B) by striking ``prevention-focused,''; and
(C) by striking ``family resource and support
programs'' and inserting ``family support programs for
the prevention of child abuse and neglect'';
(2) in paragraph (3)(A)--
(A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking
``family resource and support services'' and inserting
``family support services for the prevention of child
abuse and neglect'';
(B) in clause (iii), by striking ``and'' at the
end; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(v) respite care;
``(vi) home visiting; and
``(vii) family support services;''; and
(3) in paragraph (6)--
(A) by striking ``prevention-focused,''; and
(B) by striking ``family resource and support
program'' and inserting ``family support programs for
the prevention of child abuse and neglect''.
SEC. 117. PERFORMANCE MEASURES.
Section 207 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5116f) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``prevention-focused,''; and
(B) by striking ``family resource and support
programs'' and inserting ``family support programs for
the prevention of child abuse and neglect'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``, including'' and all
that follows through ``section 202'' and inserting ``, such as
the services described in section 206(a)(3)(A)'';
(3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``of new respite care and
other specific new family resources services, and the expansion
of existing services,'' and inserting ``and the maintenance,
enhancement, or expansion of existing services such as those
described in section 206(a)(3)(A),''; and
(4) in paragraph (4)--
(A) by inserting ``and parents with disabilities,''
after ``children with disabilities,'';
(B) by striking ``evaluation of'' and all that
follows through ``under this title'' and inserting
``evaluation of community-based child abuse and neglect
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prevention programs''; and
(5) in paragraphs (5), (6), and (8)--
(A) by striking ``prevention-focused,'' each place
it appears; and
(B) by striking ``family resource and support
programs'' each place it appears and inserting ``family
support programs for the prevention of child abuse and
neglect''.
SEC. 118. NATIONAL NETWORK FOR COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY RESOURCE
PROGRAMS.
Section 208(3) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5116g(3)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``prevention-focused,''; and
(2) by striking ``family resource and support programs''
and inserting ``family support programs for the prevention of
child abuse and neglect''.
SEC. 119. DEFINITIONS.
Section 209(3) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5116h(3)) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
``, prevention-focused'';
(2) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking
``core services'' and inserting ``core child abuse and
neglect prevention services'';
(B) in clause (i)--
(i) by striking ``, together with
services'';
(ii) by striking ``equality and respect,
and'' and inserting ``equality and respect that
are''; and
(iii) by inserting at the end before the
semicolon the following: ``in order to prevent
child abuse and neglect''; and
(C) in clause (ii), by striking ``to one another''
and inserting ``for support of one another''; and
(3) in subparagraph (C)(iii), by striking ``scholastic''
and inserting ``academic''.
SEC. 120. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Section 210 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42
U.S.C. 5116i) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 210. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title
$80,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 and such sums as may be necessary for
each of the fiscal years 2004 through 2007.''.
CHAPTER 3--TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; REDESIGNATIONS
SEC. 121. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
(a) Findings.--Section 2(3)(D) of the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended by striking ``ensures
properly trained and support staff with specialized knowledge,'' and
inserting ``ensures staff have proper training and specialized
knowledge''.
(b) Title I.--Title I of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) is
amended as follows:
(1) In section 104(d)(1), by striking ``federal agencies''
and inserting ``Federal agencies''.
(2) In section 105(b), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``subsection (b)'' and inserting ``subsection
(a)''.
(3) In section 106(b)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Statewide
program'' and inserting ``statewide program''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ``life
threatening'' and inserting ``life-threatening''.
(4) In section 107(e)(1)(B), by striking ``improve the
rate'' and all that follows through ``child sexual abuse
cases'' and inserting the following: ``improve the prompt and
successful resolution of civil and criminal court proceedings
or enhance the effectiveness of judicial and administrative
action in child abuse and neglect cases, particularly child
sexual abuse and exploitation cases, including the enhancement
of performance of court-appointed attorneys and guardians ad
litem for children''.
(5) By redesignating sections 103 through 113 as sections
102 through 112, respectively.
(c) Title II.--Title II of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5116 et seq.) is
amended as follows:
(1) In paragraphs (1) and (4) of section 201(b), paragraphs
(1)(A), (3)(A), (3)(B), and (3)(C) of section 202, paragraphs
(1) and (5) of section 205, section 206(a)(6), paragraphs (1)
and (6) of section 207, and section 208(3), by striking
``Statewide'' each place it appears and inserting
``statewide''.
(2) In section 205, by redesignating paragraph (13) as
paragraph (12).
(3) In section 207(8), by striking ``community based'' and
inserting ``community-based''.
(4) By redesignating sections 205 through 210 as sections
204 through 209, respectively.
SEC. 122. REDESIGNATIONS.
(a) Redesignations.--
(1) Title i.--(A) Title I of the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) is amended by striking
the heading for such title and inserting the following:
``Subtitle A--General Program''.
(B) Sections 101 through 112 of such Act (as redesignated)
are further redesignated as sections 111 through 122,
respectively.
(2) Title ii.--(A) Title II of such Act is amended by
striking the heading for such title and inserting the
following:
``Subtitle B--Community-Based Family Support Grants for the Prevention
of Child Abuse and Neglect''.
(B) Sections 201 through 209 of such Act (as redesignated)
are further redesignated as sections 131 through 139,
respectively.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Title heading.--The Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) is amended by inserting
before section 1 the following:
``TITLE I--CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT''.
(2) Short title; table of contents; findings.--(A) Section
1 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended to read as
follows:
``SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.
``This title may be cited as the `Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act'.''.
(B) Section 2 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 note) is
redesignated as section 102.
(3) Subtitle a.--Subtitle A of title I of such Act (as
redesignated by subsection (a)(1)) is amended as follows:
(A) In section 111(b) (as redesignated), by
striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this title'' in
the first sentence.
(B) In section 112(c)(1)(E) (as redesignated), by
striking ``section 105(a)'' and inserting ``section
113(a)''.
(C) In section 113(b)(2)(C) (as redesignated), by
striking ``titles I and II'' and inserting ``this
subtitle and subtitle B''.
(D) In section 115(b)(2)(A)(vi) (as redesignated),
by striking ``Act'' and inserting ``title''.
(E) In section 116(b)(1) (as redesignated), by
striking ``section 107(b)'' and inserting ``section
115(b)''.
(F) In section 117 (as redesignated), by striking
``this Act'' each place it appears and inserting ``this
title''.
(G) In section 118 (as redesignated), by striking
``this Act'' and inserting ``this title''.
(H) In section 119(b) (as redesignated), by
striking ``section 107'' and inserting ``section 116''.
(I) In section 120 (as redesignated), by striking
``this title'' and inserting ``this subtitle''.
(J) In section 121 (as redesignated)--
(i) by striking ``this
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title'' each place
it appears and inserting ``this subtitle''; and
(ii) in subsection (a)(2)(B), by striking
``section 106'' and inserting ``section 115''.
(K) In section 122(a) (as redesignated), by
striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this title''.
(4) Subtitle b.--Subtitle B of title I of such Act (as
redesignated by subsection (a)(2)) is amended as follows:
(A) In section 131 (as redesignated)--
(i) by striking ``this title'' each place
it appears and inserting ``this subtitle''; and
(ii) in subsection (b)--
(I) in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by striking ``section
202(1)'' and inserting ``section
132(1)''; and
(II) in paragraph (3), by striking
``section 205(a)(3)'' and inserting
``section 134(a)(3)''.
(B) In section 132 (as redesignated)--
(i) by striking ``this title'' each place
it appears and inserting ``this subtitle''; and
(ii) in paragraph (1)(D) by striking ``such
title'' and inserting ``such subtitle''.
(C) In section 133 (as redesignated), by striking
``section 210'' each place it appears and inserting
``section 139''.
(D) In section 134 (as redesignated)--
(i) by striking ``this title'' each place
it appears and inserting ``this subtitle'';
(ii) by striking ``section 202'' each place
it appears and inserting ``section 132''; and
(iii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``this
Act'' and inserting ``this title''.
(E) In section 135 (as redesignated), by striking
``this title'' each place it appears and inserting
``this subtitle''.
(F) In section 136 (as redesignated)--
(i) by striking ``this title'' each place
it appears and inserting ``this subtitle'';
(ii) in paragraph (2), by striking
``section 206(a)(3)(A)'' and inserting
``section 135(a)(3)(A)''; and
(iii) in paragraph (3), by striking
``section 205(3)'' and inserting ``section
134(3)''.
(G) In section 139 (as redesignated), by striking
``this title'' and inserting ``this subtitle''.
Subtitle B--Amendments to Other Child Abuse Prevention and Related
Programs
CHAPTER 1--CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM ACT
OF 1978
SEC. 131. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF PURPOSE.
Section 201(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and
Adoption Reform Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 5111(a)) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (1);
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``increasingly''; and
(B) by striking ``which'' and inserting ``that'';
(3) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) many such children have special needs because they
are born to mothers who did not receive prenatal care, are born
with life-threatening conditions or disabilities, are born
addicted to alcohol and other drugs, or have been exposed to
infection with the etiologic agent for the human
immunodeficiency virus;'';
(4) in paragraph (4)--
(A) by striking ``the welfare of'' and inserting
``each year,''; and
(B) by striking ``in institutions and foster homes
and disabled infants with life-threatening conditions
may be in serious jeopardy and some such children'';
(5) in paragraph (5), by striking ``thousands of'';
(6) by striking paragraph (6);
(7) in paragraph (7)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``40,000'';
(ii) by inserting ``of all races and ages''
after ``children''; and
(iii) by adding ``and'' at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the
end; and
(C) by striking subparagraph (C); and
(8) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (7),
(8), (9), and (10) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively.
SEC. 132. INFORMATION AND SERVICES.
Section 203 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and
Adoption Reform Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 5113) is amended--
(1) by striking the section heading and inserting the
following:
``SEC. 203. INFORMATION AND SERVICES.'';
(2) by striking ``Sec. 203. (a) The Secretary'' and
inserting the following:
``(a) In General.--The Secretary'';
(3) in subsection (b), by inserting ``Required
Activities.--'' after ``(b)'';
(4) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``(c)(1) The Secretary'' and
inserting the following:
``(c) Services for Families Adopting Special Needs Children.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary'';
(B) by striking ``(2) Services'' and inserting the
following:
``(2) Services.--Services''; and
(C) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by moving subparagraphs (A) through (G)
2 ems to the right;
(ii) in subparagraph (F), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(iii) in subparagraph (G), by striking the
period at the end and inserting a semicolon;
and
(iv) by adding at the end the following:
``(H) day treatment; and
``(I) respite care.''; and
(5) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``component
which'' and inserting ``component that'';
(B) by striking ``(d)(1) The Secretary'' and
inserting the following:
``(d) Improving Placement Rate of Children in Foster Care.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary'';
(C) by striking ``(2)(A) Each State'' and inserting
the following:
``(2) Applications; technical and other assistance.--
``(A) Applications.--Each State'';
(D) by striking ``(B) The Secretary'' and inserting
the following:
``(B) Technical and other assistance.--The
Secretary'';
(E) in paragraph (2)(B), by moving clauses (i) and
(ii) 4 ems to the right;
(F) by striking ``(3)(A) Payments'' and inserting
the following:
``(3) Payments.--
``(A) In general.--Payments''; and
(G) by striking ``(B) Any payment'' and inserting
the following:
``(B) Reversion of unused funds.--Any payment''.
SEC. 133. STUDY AND REPORT ON DYNAMICS OF SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION.
Section 204 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and
Adoption Reform Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 5114) is amended to read as
follows:
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``SEC. 204. STUDY AND REPORT ON DYNAMICS OF SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION.
``The Secretary shall conduct research (directly or by grant to, or
contract with, public or private nonprofit research agencies or
organizations) about adoption outcomes and the factors affecting those
outcomes. The Secretary shall submit a report containing the results of
such research to the appropriate committees of the Congress not later
than the date that is 36 months after the date of the enactment of the
Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2002.''.
SEC. 134. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Section 205 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and
Adoption Reform Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 5115) is amended--
(1) by striking the section heading and inserting the
following:
``SEC. 205. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.'';
(2) by striking ``Sec. 205.'';
(3) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
``(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated
$40,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 and such sums as may be necessary for
fiscal years 2004 through 2007 to carry out programs and activities
authorized under this subtitle.''; and
(4) in subsection (b), by inserting ``Availability.--''
after ``(b)''.
SEC. 135. TRANSFER AND REDESIGNATIONS; CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
(a) In General.--Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 5111 et seq.)--
(1) is amended by striking the title heading;
(2) is transferred to the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as amended by subtitle
A of this title; and
(3) is redesignated as subtitle A of title II of such Act.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Title and subtitle headings; short title.--The Child
Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as
amended, is further amended--
(A) by redesignating section 201 as section 202;
and
(B) by inserting after title I of such Act the
following:
``TITLE II--OTHER CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND RELATED PROGRAMS
``Subtitle A--Adoption Opportunities
``SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
``This subtitle may be cited as the `Adoption Opportunities Act of
2002'.''.
(2) Title references.--Subtitle A of title II of such Act
is amended by striking ``this title'' each place such term
appears and inserting ``this subtitle''.
CHAPTER 2--ABANDONED INFANTS ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1988
SEC. 141. FINDINGS.
Section 2 of the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 (42
U.S.C. 670 note) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (1);
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by inserting ``studies indicate that a number
of factors contribute to'' before ``the inability of'';
(B) by inserting ``some'' after ``inability of'';
(C) by striking ``who abuse drugs''; and
(D) by striking ``care for such infants'' and
inserting ``care for their infants'';
(3) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:
``(5) appropriate training is needed for personnel working
with infants and young children with life-threatening
conditions and other special needs, including those who are
infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (commonly known
as `HIV'), those who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome
(commonly know as `AIDS'), and those who have been exposed to
dangerous drugs;'';
(4) by striking paragraphs (6) and (7);
(5) in paragraph (8), by inserting ``by parents abusing
drugs,'' after ``deficiency syndrome,'';
(6) in paragraph (9), by striking ``comprehensive
services'' and all that follows through the semicolon at the
end and inserting ``comprehensive support services for such
infants and young children and their families and services to
prevent the abandonment of such infants and young children,
including foster care services, case management services,
family support services, respite and crisis intervention
services, counseling services, and group residential home
services; and'';
(7) by striking paragraph (10);
(8) by amending paragraph (11) to read as follows:
``(11) Private, Federal, State, and local resources should
be coordinated to establish and maintain such services and to
ensure the optimal use of all such resources.''; and
(9) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (8),
(9), and (11) as paragraphs (1) through (7), respectively.
SEC. 142. ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL PROGRAMS.
Section 101 of the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 (42
U.S.C. 670 note) is amended--
(1) by striking the section heading and inserting the
following:
``SEC. 101. ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL PROGRAMS.''; AND
(2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Priority in Provision of Services.--The Secretary may not
make a grant under subsection (a) unless the applicant for the grant
agrees to give priority to abandoned infants and young children who--
``(1) are infected with, or have been perinatally exposed
to, the human immunodeficiency virus, or have a life-
threatening illness or other special medical need; or
``(2) have been perinatally exposed to a dangerous drug.''.
SEC. 143. EVALUATIONS, STUDY, AND REPORTS BY SECRETARY.
Section 102 of the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 (42
U.S.C. 670 note) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 102. EVALUATIONS, STUDY, AND REPORTS BY SECRETARY.
``(a) Evaluations of Local Programs.--The Secretary shall, directly
or through contracts with public and nonprofit private entities,
provide for evaluations of projects carried out under section 101 and
for the dissemination of information developed as a result of such
projects.
``(b) Study and Report on Number of Abandoned Infants and Young
Children.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a study for
the purpose of determining--
``(A) an estimate of the annual number of infants
and young children relinquished, abandoned, or found
dead in the United States and the number of such
infants and young children who are infants and young
children described in section 223(b);
``(B) an estimate of the annual number of infants
and young children who are victims of homicide;
``(C) characteristics and demographics of parents
who have abandoned an infant within 1 year of the
infant's birth; and
``(D) an estimate of the annual costs incurred by
the Federal Government and by State and local
governments in providing housing and care for abandoned
infants and young children.
``(2) Deadline.--Not later than 36 months after the date of
the enactment of the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of
2002, the Secretary shall complete the study required under
paragraph (1) and submit to the Congress a report describing
the findings made as a result of the study.
``(c) Evaluation.--The Secretary shall evaluate and report on
effective methods of intervening before the abandonment of an infant or
young child so as to prevent such abandonments, and effective methods
for responding to the needs of abandoned infants and young children.''.
SEC. 144. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Section 104 of the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 (42
U.S.C. 670 note) is amended--
(1) by amending subsection (a) to rea
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d as follows:
``(a) In General.--
``(1) Authorization.--For the purpose of carrying out this
subtitle, there are authorized to be appropriated $45,000,000
for fiscal year 2003 and such sums as may be necessary for
fiscal years 2004 through 2007.
``(2) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the amounts
appropriate under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year may be
obligated for carrying out section 224(a).'';
(2) by striking subsection (b);
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting ``Authorization.--'' after
``(1)''; and
(ii) by striking ``this title'' and
inserting ``this subtitle''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by inserting ``Limitation.--'' after
``(2)''; and
(ii) by striking ``fiscal year 1991.'' and
inserting ``fiscal year 2002.''; and
(4) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(b) and (c), respectively.
SEC. 145. OTHER TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; TRANSFER AND
REDESIGNATIONS.
(a) Technical Amendments.--
(1) Striking titles; consolidating definitions.--The
Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 670 note)
is amended--
(A) by striking the title heading for title I;
(B) by striking titles II and III; and
(C) by amending section 103 to read as follows:
``SEC. 103. DEFINITIONS.
``For purposes of this subtitle:
``(1) The terms `abandoned' and `abandonment', with respect
to infants and young children, mean that the infants and young
children are medically cleared for discharge from acute-care
hospital settings, but remain hospitalized because of a lack of
appropriate out-of-hospital placement alternatives.
``(2) The term `acquired immune deficiency syndrome'
includes infection with the etiologic agent for such syndrome,
any condition indicating that an individual is infected with
such etiologic agent, and any condition arising from such
etiologic agent.
``(3) The term `dangerous drug' means a controlled
substance, as defined in section 102 of the Controlled
Substances Act.
``(4) The term `natural family' shall be broadly
interpreted to include natural parents, grandparents, family
members, guardians, children residing in the household, and
individuals residing in the household on a continuing basis who
are in a care-giving situation with respect to infants and
young children covered under this subtitle.
``(5) The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Health
and Human Services.''.
(2) Establishment of local programs.--Section 101(d) of the
Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 670 note)
is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``(1) The Secretary'' and
inserting ``(1) In general.--The Secretary'';
and
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking
``during the majority of the 180-day period
preceding the date of the enactment of this
Act,'' and inserting ``during the majority of
the 180-day period preceding the date of the
enactment of the Keeping Children and Families
Safe Act of 2002,''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``(2) Subject''
and inserting ``(2) Duration of grants.--Subject''.
(b) Transfer and Redesignations.--
(1) In general.--The Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of
1988 (42 U.S.C. 670 note)--
(A) is amended by striking section 1;
(B) is transferred to the Child Abuse Prevention
and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as amended;
and
(C) is redesignated as subtitle B of title II of
such Act.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Subtitle heading; short title.--Title II of the
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C.
5101 et seq.) is amended by inserting after subtitle A
of such title the following:
``Subtitle B--Abandoned Infants Assistance
``SEC. 221. SHORT TITLE.
``This subtitle may be cited as the `Abandoned Infants Assistance
Act of 2002'.''.
(B) Redesignations.--Subtitle B of title II of such
Act is amended by redesignating sections 2, 101, 102,
103, and 104 as sections 222 through 226, respectively.
(C) Domestic volunteer service.--Section 421(7) of
the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C.
5061(7)) is amended by striking ``section 103 of the
Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 (Public Law
100-505; 42 U.S.C. 670 note);'' and inserting ``section
225(1) of the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of
2002;''.
Subtitle C--Technical and Conforming Amendments
SEC. 151. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et
seq.), as amended by subtitles A and B, is further amended by inserting
before title I the following:
``SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
``(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the `Keeping Children
and Families Safe Act'.
``(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
``Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
``TITLE I--CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT
``Sec. 101. Short title.
``Sec. 102. Findings.
``Subtitle A--General Program
``Sec. 111. Office on Child Abuse and Neglect.
``Sec. 112. National clearinghouse for information relating to child
abuse.
``Sec. 113. Research and assistance activities.
``Sec. 114. Grants to public agencies and nonprofit private
organizations for demonstration programs
and projects.
``Sec. 115. Grants to States for child abuse and neglect prevention and
treatment programs.
``Sec. 116. Grants to States for programs relating to the investigation
and prosecution of child abuse and neglect
cases.
``Sec. 117. Miscellaneous requirements relating to assistance.
``Sec. 118. Coordination of child abuse and neglect programs.
``Sec. 119. Reports.
``Sec. 120. Definitions.
``Sec. 121. Authorization of appropriations.
``Sec. 122. Rule of construction.
``Subtitle B--Community-Based Family Support Grants for the Prevention
of Child Abuse and Neglect
``Sec. 131. Purpose and authority.
``Sec. 132. Eligibility.
``Sec. 133. Amount of grant.
``Sec. 134. Application.
``Sec. 135. Local program requirements.
``Sec. 136. Performance measures.
``Sec. 137. National network for community-based family resource
programs.
``Sec. 138. Definitions.
``Sec. 139. Authorization of appropriations.
``TITLE II--OTHER CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND RELATED PROGRAMS
``Subtitle A--Adoption Opportunities
``Sec. 201. Short title.
``Sec. 202. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose.
``Sec. 203. Information and services.
``Sec. 204. Study and report on dynamics of successful adoption.
``Sec. 205. Authorization of appropriations.
``Subtitle B--Abandoned Infants Assistance
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``Sec. 222. Findings.
``Sec. 223. Establishment of local programs.
``Sec. 224. Evaluations, study, and reports by secretary.
``Sec. 225. Definitions.
``Sec. 226. Authorization of appropriations.''.
TITLE II--AMENDMENTS TO FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES ACT
SEC. 201. STATE DEMONSTRATION GRANTS AUTHORIZED.
(a) State Administrative Costs.--Section 303(a)(2)(B)(i) of the
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C.
10402(a)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``5 percent'' and inserting
``2 percent''.
(b) Indian Tribes and Related Organizations.--Section 303(b)(1) of
such Act (42 U.S.C. 10402(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the
following: ``Not more than 2 percent of amounts made available for a
fiscal year to make grants under the preceding sentence may be used for
administrative costs with respect to such grants.''.
SEC. 202. EVALUATION.
Section 306 of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42
U.S.C. 10405) is amended in the first sentence by striking ``Not later
than two years after the date on which funds are obligated under
section 303(a) for the first time after the date of the enactment of
this title, and every two years thereafter,'' and inserting ``Every two
years''.
SEC. 203. INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS.
Section 308 of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42
U.S.C. 10407) is amended by striking subsection (g).
SEC. 204. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) General Authorization.--Section 310(a) of the Family Violence
Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10409(a)) is amended to read as
follows:
``(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry
out this title $175,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through
2007.''.
(b) Grants for State Domestic Violence Coalitions.--Section 311(g)
of such Act (42 U.S.C. 10410(g)) is amended to read as follows:
``(g) Funding.--Of the amount appropriated pursuant to the
authorization of appropriations under section 310(a) for a fiscal year,
not less than 10 percent of such amount shall be made available to
award grants under this section.''.
SEC. 205. GRANTS FOR STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS.
Section 311 of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42
U.S.C. 10410) is amended by striking subsection (h).
SEC. 206. NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE GRANT.
(a) Duration.--Section 316(b) of the Family Violence Prevention and
Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10416(b)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``A grant'' and inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), a
grant''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Extension.--The Secretary may extend the duration of
a grant under this section beyond the period described in
paragraph (1) if, prior to such extension--
``(A) the entity prepares and submits to the
Secretary a report that evaluates the effectiveness of
the use of amounts received under the grant for the
period described in paragraph (1) and contains any
other information as the Secretary may prescribe; and
``(B) the report and other appropriate criteria
indicate that the entity is successfully operating the
hotline in accordance with subsection (a).''.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 316(f) of such Act
(42 U.S.C. 10416(f)) is amended in paragraph (1) by striking ``fiscal
years 2001 through 2005'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2003 through
2007''.
SEC. 207. DEMONSTRATION GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES.
(a) In General.--Section 318(h) of the Family Violence Prevention
and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10418(h)) is amended to read as follows:
``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $6,000,000 for each of the
fiscal years 2003 through 2007.''.
(b) Regulations.--Section 318 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 10418) is
amended by striking subsection (i).
SEC. 208. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
Section 319(f) of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act
(42 U.S.C. 10419(f)) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2001'' and
inserting ``each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2007''.
SEC. 209. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et
seq.) is amended as follows:
(1) In section 302(1) by striking ``demonstrate the
effectiveness of assisting'' and inserting ``assist''.
(2) In section 303(a) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``State domestic violence coalitions
knowledgeable individuals and interested
organizations'' and inserting ``State domestic
violence coalitions, knowledgeable individuals,
and interested organizations''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (F), by adding ``and''
at the end; and
(B) by moving the margin of paragraph (4) two ems
to the left.
(3) In section 305(b)(2)(A) by striking ``provide for
research, and into'' and inserting ``provide for research
into''.
(4) In section 311(a)--
(A) in paragraph (2)(K), by striking ``other
criminal justice professionals,;'' and inserting
``other criminal justice professionals;'' and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``family law judges,,'' and
inserting ``family law judges,'';
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``,
criminal court judges,'' after ``family law
judges''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (H), by striking
``supervised visitations that do not endanger
victims and their children'' and inserting
``supervised visitations or denial of
visitation to protect against danger to victims
or their children''.
(5) In section 313(1) by striking ``on the individual
develop data''.
(6) In section 315(b)(3)(A) by striking ``and'' at the end.
TITLE III--EFFECTIVE DATE
SEC. 301. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, take effect on
October 1, 2002, or the date of the enactment of this Act, whichever
occurs later.
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