Respect for Child Survivors Act Passes House After FBI Mishandling of Nassar Investigation

A person holds their clenched fist as another figure sits in the background; text announces the Respect for Child Survivors Act passing the House of Representatives.

A bipartisan bill created to address how the FBI handles child sexual abuse cases passed the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday. The bill, entitled the Respect for Child Survivors Act, was developed in response to the FBI’s mishandling of the Larry Nassar sex abuse investigation which revealed decades of crimes impacting young female athletes, many who competed for U.S.A. Gymnastics. The bill will […]