Hearing on Proposed Child Abuse Prevention Agency for D.C.
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing represents the legislative process for creating a new government entity in the District of Columbia specifically focused on child abuse prevention, which would alter the administrative structure of local social services.
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District of Columbia residents
The proposed legislation would create a new government agency responsible for child abuse prevention services in the District.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on August 14, 1974, by the Subcommittee on Labor, Social Services, and the International Community.
- The purpose of the hearing was to discuss two specific bills: H.R. 15779 and H.R. 15918.
- The primary objective of both bills is to establish a new agency dedicated to the prevention of child abuse within the District of Columbia.
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Why It Matters
The hearing represents the legislative process for creating a new government entity in the District of Columbia specifically focused on child abuse prevention, which would alter the administrative structure of local social services.
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Institutionalization of Child Protection
The hearing reflects a 1970s legislative trend toward creating specialized government agencies to address child abuse as a distinct public policy issue.
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Analysis Score
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