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| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/judiciary-committee-unanimously-approves-kilah-act | Judiciary Committee unanimously approves Kilah Act | 2013-12-04 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2013 HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES KILAH DAVENPORT CHILD PROTECTION ACT WASHINGTON – Wednesday afternoon, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 (H.R. 3627), sending it to the full U.S. House of Representatives for final passage. “As a father and grandfather, what happened to little Kilah sickens me,” said Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), who wrote and sponsored the legislation. “Sadly, many states would give Kilah’s abuser little more than a slap on the wrist. This legislation will highlight those inadequate penalties and prompt reforms at the state level.” The Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act (H.R. 3627) directs the Attorney General to issue a report within six months detailing the penalties for child abuse in each state, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories, including whether or not the laws provide enhanced penalties in cases of severe child abuse. A follow-up report will be issued within three years. “We appreciate today’s quick action by the Judiciary Committee,” said Leslie Davenport, Kilah’s grandmother. “We encourage every Member of Congress to support this legislation. Child abuse is not a Republican or Democrat issue, and this new law has the potential to save a child’s life.” The exact timing of a vote by the full House of Representatives will be decided later this week, but is expected to occur in the very near future. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |