AIDEN (Advancing Integrated Data for Equitable National Child...
To amend title 18, United States Code, to require that the Attorney General take child welfare intervention history surveys of offenders in the custody of the Attorney General, and for other purposes.
HB9819 proposes to amend the U.S. Code by requiring the Attorney General to conduct surveys on the child welfare intervention history of offenders currently in federal custody. This means that the Attorney General would gather information about whether these individuals had any past interactions with child welfare services, such as foster care or protective services. This information could be used to better understand and address the needs of these individuals, potentially leading to more effective rehabilitation and reintegration strategies.
This bill would affect offenders in federal custody and the staff responsible for administering these surveys within the Department of Justice. The goal is to identify patterns or issues that might have contributed to their criminal behavior, which could inform future policies and programs aimed at reducing recidivism and improving public safety.
HB9819 was introduced on July 21, 2026, and was immediately referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As of now, it is in its early stages, with no further actions or decisions recorded. The bill is still being reviewed and discussed within the committee.
