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H.R. 8245 (119th Congress)Committee
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GRACIE Act of 2026

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The GRACIE Act of 2026 authorizes federal grants to states to support the recording and retention of all child welfare interviews conducted by state child protective service agencies. States receiving grants must establish requirements to record interviews through audio, video, or other means and retain recordings for at least five years, with access limited to government agencies investigating allegations and to caregivers or guardians in judicial proceedings. The bill allocates up to $30 million annually from existing child welfare funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2031.

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