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The Child Protection Compact Act Bill Tracker
Follow the CPCA as it makes its way through different phases of consideration by the House and the Senate.
House of Representatives
I. Introduction
The bill is assigned a number and labeled with the sponsor’s name.
IJM’s goal is to get other members to sign on as co-sponsors.
The bill is assigned a number and labeled with the sponsor’s name.
IJM’s goal is to get other members to sign on as co-sponsors.
II. Referral
There are several stages in this process.
STAGE 1: REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE: The bill is referred to the appropriate committee – in the case of the Child Protection Compact Act, the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Bills are usually referred to a subcommittee at this point, though some may be held by the Committee chairman for consideration at the full Committee level.
During this stage, there may be public hearings held during which witnesses chosen by the chair and ranking minority member share their expertise on the issue.
STAGE 2: “MARK-UP” SESSION: If the chairman decides to proceed with referring the bill to a subcommittee, it is considered in a subcommittee “mark-up” session, where members can offer and vote on amendments to the bill. After subcommittee consideration, if the full Committee chooses to act on the bill, it may be “marked up” at full Committee without further hearings, or the full Committee can call further hearings if desired.
STAGE 3: BILL FINALIZED: After the full Committee votes to send the bill on for consideration by the full House, no more co-sponsors can be added. Under the Chairman’s direction, Committee staff write a report on the bill, explaining its contents, fiscal implications and any changes that have been made since it was introduced. Members of the committee who oppose the bill may write dissenting views, which are included in the same report.
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get the Committee to report the bill to the full House for a vote.
There are several stages in this process.
STAGE 1: REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE: The bill is referred to the appropriate committee – in the case of the Child Protection Compact Act, the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Bills are usually referred to a subcommittee at this point, though some may be held by the Committee chairman for consideration at the full Committee level.
During this stage, there may be public hearings held during which witnesses chosen by the chair and ranking minority member share their expertise on the issue.
STAGE 2: “MARK-UP” SESSION: If the chairman decides to proceed with referring the bill to a subcommittee, it is considered in a subcommittee “mark-up” session, where members can offer and vote on amendments to the bill. After subcommittee consideration, if the full Committee chooses to act on the bill, it may be “marked up” at full Committee without further hearings, or the full Committee can call further hearings if desired.
STAGE 3: BILL FINALIZED: After the full Committee votes to send the bill on for consideration by the full House, no more co-sponsors can be added. Under the Chairman’s direction, Committee staff write a report on the bill, explaining its contents, fiscal implications and any changes that have been made since it was introduced. Members of the committee who oppose the bill may write dissenting views, which are included in the same report.
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get the Committee to report the bill to the full House for a vote.
III. Consideration
Once the House leadership determines that there is time for the bill on the legislative calendar, it can be considered by the full House. At this point, members may debate the merit of the bill and propose additional amendments. (Since the bill will have followed a similar course in the Senate, the House and Senate versions of the bill may be different. Any differences must be resolved, usually by a conference committee, which sends the final version back to both bodies for a final vote.)
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get a majority of House members to vote in favor of the bill.
Once the House leadership determines that there is time for the bill on the legislative calendar, it can be considered by the full House. At this point, members may debate the merit of the bill and propose additional amendments. (Since the bill will have followed a similar course in the Senate, the House and Senate versions of the bill may be different. Any differences must be resolved, usually by a conference committee, which sends the final version back to both bodies for a final vote.)
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get a majority of House members to vote in favor of the bill.
IV. Signature
The President either signs the bill into law or vetoes it and sends it back to Congress.
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get the President to sign the bill into law.
The President either signs the bill into law or vetoes it and sends it back to Congress.
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get the President to sign the bill into law.
Senate
I. Introduction
The bill is assigned a number and labeled with the sponsor’s name.
IJM’s goal is to get other senators to sign on as co-sponsors.
The bill is assigned a number and labeled with the sponsor’s name.
IJM’s goal is to get other senators to sign on as co-sponsors.
II. Referral to and Consideration by Committee
There are several stages in this process.
STAGE 1: REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE: The bill is referred to the appropriate committee – in the case of the Child Protection Compact Act, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Bills are usually referred to a subcommittee at this point, though some may be held by the Committee chairman for consideration at the full Committee level.
During this stage, there may be public hearings held during which witnesses chosen by the chair and ranking minority member share their expertise on the issue.
STAGE 2: “MARK-UP” SESSION: If the chairman decides to proceed with referring the bill to a subcommittee, it is considered in a subcommittee “mark-up” session, where subcommittee members can offer and vote on amendments to the bill. After subcommittee consideration, if the full Committee chooses to act on the bill, it may be “marked up” at full Committee without further hearings, or the full Committee can call further hearings if desired.
STAGE 3: BILL FINALIZED: After the full Committee votes to send the bill on for consideration by the Senate, no more co-sponsors can be added. Under the Chairman’s direction, Committee staff write a report on the bill, explaining its contents, fiscal implications and any changes that have been made since it was introduced. Members of the committee who oppose the bill may write dissenting views, which are included in the same report.
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get the Committee to report the bill to the full Senate for a vote.
There are several stages in this process.
STAGE 1: REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE: The bill is referred to the appropriate committee – in the case of the Child Protection Compact Act, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Bills are usually referred to a subcommittee at this point, though some may be held by the Committee chairman for consideration at the full Committee level.
During this stage, there may be public hearings held during which witnesses chosen by the chair and ranking minority member share their expertise on the issue.
STAGE 2: “MARK-UP” SESSION: If the chairman decides to proceed with referring the bill to a subcommittee, it is considered in a subcommittee “mark-up” session, where subcommittee members can offer and vote on amendments to the bill. After subcommittee consideration, if the full Committee chooses to act on the bill, it may be “marked up” at full Committee without further hearings, or the full Committee can call further hearings if desired.
STAGE 3: BILL FINALIZED: After the full Committee votes to send the bill on for consideration by the Senate, no more co-sponsors can be added. Under the Chairman’s direction, Committee staff write a report on the bill, explaining its contents, fiscal implications and any changes that have been made since it was introduced. Members of the committee who oppose the bill may write dissenting views, which are included in the same report.
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get the Committee to report the bill to the full Senate for a vote.
III. Consideration
Once the Senate leadership determines that there is time for the bill on the legislative calendar, it can be considered by the full Senate. At this point, senators may debate the merit of the bill and propose additional amendments. (Since the bill will have followed a similar course in the House, the Senate and House versions of the bill may be different. Any differences must be resolved, usually by a conference committee, which sends the final version back to both bodies for a final vote.)
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get a majority of Senate members to vote in favor of the bill.
Once the Senate leadership determines that there is time for the bill on the legislative calendar, it can be considered by the full Senate. At this point, senators may debate the merit of the bill and propose additional amendments. (Since the bill will have followed a similar course in the House, the Senate and House versions of the bill may be different. Any differences must be resolved, usually by a conference committee, which sends the final version back to both bodies for a final vote.)
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get a majority of Senate members to vote in favor of the bill.
IV. Signature
The President either signs the bill into law or vetoes it and sends it back to Congress.
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get the President to sign the bill into law.
The President either signs the bill into law or vetoes it and sends it back to Congress.
IJM’s goal at this stage is to get the President to sign the bill into law.
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Support the Child Protection Compact Act of 2009 (HR 2737) By Attending An In-District Meeting
You can do something today to help end child trafficking. Through our on-the-ground work in places like Cambodia, the Philippines and Thailand, IJM knows that it is possible to bring about dramatic reductions in the prevalence of children in forced labor and prostitution. The Child Protection Compact Act of 2009 authorizes the necessary resources for the U.S. State Department’s Trafficking in Persons Office to replicate IJM’s model in selected countries where the problem of child trafficking is serious but where the political will exists to tackle it head-on. This August, hundreds of IJM supporters are meeting with their members of congress in their home states to share their passion to abolish modern-day slavery. You can still schedule a meeting – learn how here. The CPCA holds promise for vulnerable children around the world who desperately need an ally – thank you for giving them one. Schedule too full for a meeting? Here are other ways to lend your voice:» Help us demonstrate broad support for the Child Protection Compact Act by collecting signatures on postcards for senators and representatives. Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to get involved in our postcard campaign. » Urge your Member of Congress to support the Child Protection Compact Act today. Here's the bigger picture:
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