The House of Representatives passed the Paris Hilton-championed Stop Institutionalized Child Abuse bill on Wednesday. This measure, which would require more federal oversight into facilities for troubled minors, passed by a vote of 373-33. All those who voted against the legislation were Republican, most from the far-right faction of the party. The Senate passed the bill a week ago with unanimous support. It now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.
Hilton told ABC News that she traveled to Washington every six to 10 months starting in October 2021 to push for a child abuse bill. She traveled back to the Hill on Monday and has spent the past two days meeting with representatives in order to get the measure across the finish line. She held a press conference outside the Capitol on Monday evening, urging the House’s passage of the bill. Hilton was personally in contact with House Majority leader Steve Scalise regarding movement on the bill this week