House Committee on Education and Labor
U.S. House of Representatives

Full Committee

H.R. 5876, "Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008" was ordered favorably reported, as amended, to the House by a vote of 27-16.  Roll Call No. 5

Opening Statement of Senior Republican Member McKeon

Press Release

Republican Amendments Offered:

• Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute offered by Mr. McKeon.  Roll Call No. 1
• Amendment offered by Mr. Price. Roll Call No. 2
• Amendment offered by Mr. Price.  Roll Call No. 3
• Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop of Utah and adopted by voice vote.
• Amendment offered by Mrs. Foxx.   Roll Call No. 4 

Submitted for the Record:

• Letter submitted by Mr. McKeon (dated May 9, 2008)

Related Materials:

• Full Committee hearing on "Cases of Child Neglect and Abuse at Residential Treatment Facilities" (October 10, 2007).  Printed Hearing: Serial No. 110-68
• Full Committee hearing on "Child Abuse and Deceptive Marketing by Residential Programs for Teens" (April 24, 2008). Printed Hearing: Serial No. 110-89
• Committee Report (House Report 110-669)
•  McKeon Floor Statement:  McKeon Supports Bill to Hold States Accountable for Preventing Abuse in Residential Treatment Programs (June 25, 2008)
• Related Bill:  H.R. 6358, "Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008"