HR 3129 · 109th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Foster Child Protection and Child Sexual Predator Sentencing Act of 2005
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2005-08-23)
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Foster Child Protection and Child Sexual Predator Sentencing Act of 2005 - Amends the Social Security Act provisions regarding federal payments for foster care and adoption assistance to require background checks before approval of foster or adoptive placements, including checks of national crime information databases and state child abuse registries. Requires safeguards to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of information in a state child abuse and neglect registry and to prevent such information from being used for purposes other than conducting background checks in foster or adoptive placement cases. Directs the Attorney General, at the request of the chief executive of a state, to ensure that appropriate child welfare agencies have the authority for "read only" online access to the national crime information databases. Prohibits an individual from releasing information derived as a result of a check other than to appropriate child welfare agency officers or others legally authorized to receive it. Sets penalties for knowingly exceeding such authority or releasing information in violation of this Act. Increases penalties for: (1) coercion and enticement by sex offende…
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