Jerry Moran: “I rise before you today to speak in support of S. 1147, the Jenna Quinn Law. As the proud sponsor of the House companion…”

“I rise before you today to speak in support of S. 1147, the Jenna Quinn Law. As the proud sponsor of the House companion legislation, I know how critical and vital this legislation is for so many. I thank, at the outset, Senator Cornyn for his hard work on the Senate side on this bill and for his years of leadership protecting children. S. 1147 will authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to allow existing Federal funds to be used by eligible entities for evidence-based, informed training on sexual abuse prevention, education, and reporting. These courses would focus on teachers, school employees, students, caregivers, and other adults who work with children. Furthermore, the bill would ensure that grant recipients coordinate with local educational agencies to train students, professionals, and volunteers who work with children on abuse prevention, recognition, and reporting. These are important matters. This bill, however, does not add to overall spending. We do have a spending problem here in the United States. Rather, it makes existing funding available for these important programs. Over the past year, I have had the privilege of meeting and getting to know the namesake of this bill, Texan Jenna Quinn. Mr. Speaker, you just heard her story. Jenna is a symbol of hope and bravery.…”