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| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-updates-kilah-act-swift-action-expected | Pittenger updates "Kilah Act," swift action expected | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER INTRODUCES UPDATED “KILAH DAVENPORT CHILD PROTECTION ACT” WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) has introduced an updated version of the Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013, which is expected to quickly clear the Judiciary Committee and possibly be voted on by the full House of Representatives before Christmas. “In North Carolina, it took the Kilah Davenport tragedy for lawmakers to realize state child abuse laws were inadequate and outdated,” said Congressman Pittenger. “We don’t need to repeat the same mistake across America. This legislation will motivate states to address inadequate child abuse laws, while providing an avenue for additional federal action if state lawmakers don’t get the job done.” The Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act (H.R. 3627) now calls on 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. By highlighting lenient sentencing guidelines for cases of severe child abuse, state lawmakers will have the opportunity to adopt stricter standards similar to the new “Kilah’s Law” in North Carolina. “Like any mother, I wish my sweet Kilah didn’t have to be the face of this legislation, but those were the cards we were dealt,” said Kirbi Davenport. “Our family wanted to take this tragedy and fight for America’s most valuable resource, our children, to make a difference and work toward putting an end to child abuse.” The House Committee on the Judiciary is scheduled to take action on H.R. 3627 on Wednesday afternoon (December 4th). 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 near future. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |