[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     STOP CHILD ABUSE IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR TEENS ACT OF 2008

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                               speech of

                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 2008

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Chairman, I rise today to express my support of the 
Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008, 
introduced by Repesentative George Miller.
  The bill H.R. 5876 provides American teenagers with security and 
safety in residential programs. The passage of the bill is crucial for 
the American Education System and American society. Many times 
residential programs leave teenagers without necessary attention and 
care, which can lead to abuse, harm and even death of children. It is 
critical to address this problem now. Through various requirements and 
changes, The Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs Act will 
significantly improve residential programs for children. This important 
legislation will better the lives of many young Americans by making 
them safer and healthier.
  U.S. Government can not allow further abuse and neglect of teenagers 
in private or public residential programs. Members of Congress must 
understand how crucial Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for 
Teens Act is and must strongly support its enactment. In taking action 
to enact this proposed legislation today we will send a strong message 
that this abuse must stop.

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