Federal laws are bills that have passed both houses of Congress, been signed by the president, passed over the president’s veto, or allowed to become law without the president’s signature. Individual laws, also called acts, are arranged by subject in the United States Code . Federal laws that govern Children’s Bureau programs are:
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) - This document presents CAPTA as amended by the Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022, P.L. 117-348, enacted January 5, 2023. The text includes the Community-Based Grants For The Prevention Of Child Abuse and Neglect program, and the Adoption Opportunities program.
Compilation of Titles IV-B, IV-E and Related Sections of the Social Security Act - This compilation includes the titles IV-B, IV-E, and related sections of the Social Security Act.