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U.S. House Passes Paris Hilton-Backed Bill to Reform Youth Treatment Facilities with 373-33 Vote, Heads to Biden's Desk

Dec 18, 2024, 07:37 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act with a vote of 373-33, marking a significant legislative victory for Paris Hilton, who has been a vocal advocate for reform in youth residential treatment facilities. The bill, which had already passed the Senate unanimously, now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature. Hilton, who has shared her own experiences of abuse at such facilities, celebrated the passage of the bill, emphasizing its importance in protecting children from similar traumas. The legislation aims to increase transparency and oversight in these programs, addressing issues of abuse and neglect that Hilton and other survivors have highlighted.