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S. 1528119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Apr 22, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The bill lets organizations request FBI background checks on contractors and licensed caregivers, not just direct employees.
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This bill updates the 1993 National Child Protection Act, which lets certain organizations request FBI background checks on people working with children, the elderly, or people with disabilities. It expands eligibility beyond direct employees and volunteers to include contractors, outside company employees, and individuals licensed or certified to provide care.
Businesses and nonprofits serving children, elderly people, or people with disabilities gain broader screening ability. Contractors, licensed caregivers, and certified individuals in these fields may now face background checks that didn't previously apply to their work arrangement.
This closes a gap where people working closely with vulnerable populations through contract or licensing arrangements could avoid the background check process required of direct employees.
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Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.