HR 6374 · 98th Congress · Families
Comprehensive Child and Family Act
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Health.(1984-10-19)
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Comprehensive Child and Family Act - Title I: Children and Youth - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require a public agency or nonprofit organization wishing to qualify for assistance under specified provisions to agree to: (1) refer parents of an abused or neglected child to a local parental self-help group; and (2) assist in establishing a local parental self-help group if no such group exists in the area to be served by the agency or organization. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to research the effects of sexually explicit materials, such as adult magazines and R- and X-rated movies, on the emotional development of children under age 18. Requires such research to be conducted with individuals and groups who have worked directly with children in the study of emotional development. Prohibits the Secretary from conducting such research by obtaining information directly from, or conducting experiments directly with children. Requires such periodic reports to Congress. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add prohibitions against the creation, manufacture, or distribution of (or the possesion with intent to create, manufact…
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