Senate Resolution Supporting National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2026)

Original title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Last action · May 14, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313)Sponsors: John Cornyn and 6 others

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What This Bill Does

This Senate formally supports designating April 2026 as 'National Child Abuse Prevention Month.' It outlines the prevalence of child abuse and in the U.S. and advocates for increased public awareness, prevention education, and support for survivors.

Why it matters

The establishes federal recognition of April 2026 as a month dedicated to child abuse prevention, signaling legislative support for public awareness campaigns and evidence-based prevention programs.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Child protective services agencies

These agencies are the primary entities tasked with handling the referrals and maltreatment cases mentioned in the resolution.

Indirectly affected

General public

The resolution encourages increased public awareness and education regarding the signs of child abuse and neglect.

Key Facts

The Senate supports designating April 2026 as 'National Child Abuse Prevention Month'.
In 2024, approximately 7,693,000 children were referred to child protective services agencies for alleged maltreatment.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline received nearly 20,500,000 reports of suspected online child sexual exploitation in 2024.
Approximately 1 in 7 children in the U.S. experiences child abuse or neglect annually.

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1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys are estimated to become victims of child sexual abuse before age 18.
93 percent of child sexual abuse victims are abused by someone they know and trust.
Preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) could potentially reduce up to 21 million cases of depression, 1.9 million cases of heart disease, and 2.5 million cases of obesity.
Evidence-based home-visiting programs are cited as effective in reducing abuse recurrence, improving school readiness, and increasing high school graduation rates.
The resolution supports public education efforts, survivor healing, and justice for victims.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws?

No, this is a expressing the sense of the Senate; it does not create new laws or mandate specific federal spending.

What is the purpose of this resolution?

It serves to formally recognize April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and to highlight the importance of prevention, education, and survivor support.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

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May 14, 2026SenateFloor
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313)
May 14, 2026SenateFloor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 14, 2026Senate
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 29, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2136-2137)
Apr 29, 2026Senate
Submitted in Senate

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