SB3085: PACE Act Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to establish a program for purposes of carrying out programs to prevent adverse childhood experiences and promoting positive childhood experiences, and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct studies, evaluations, and research to address adverse childhood experiences, including through the promotion of positive childhood experiences.
Plain-language summary
The PACE Act would create a new federal program to help prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—harmful events like abuse, neglect, or household violence that affect children's development. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and research these experiences and ways to promote positive childhood experiences instead. The bill also establishes funding and activities to carry out prevention programs across the country. Currently, the bill has been introduced in Congress and awaits review.
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SB3085: PACE Act Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act
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Sponsors
Angus King
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (4)
Lisa Murkowski
Ben Lujan
Tammy Baldwin
Robert Casey