Rep. Bobby Scott, a Virginia Democrat, speaks during a news conference at the US Capitol in January 2019.
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Rep. Bobby Scott, a Virginia Democrat, speaks during a news conference at the US Capitol in January 2019.
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Democratic congressman to introduce sweeping child abuse prevention bill Monday

Democratic Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia will introduce a child abuse prevention bill in the House on Monday, his office told CNN, setting up deliberations for a considerable child welfare investment as experts warn of an increasingly dire situation for at-risk kids.