1. Short title; findings (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Data Collection for Adverse Childhood Experiences Act . (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Certain negative events, circumstances, or maltreatment to which children may be exposed, known as adverse childhood experiences, are associated with negative health outcomes. (2) Childhood psychological, physical, or sexual abuse; household challenges such as violence, substance use, mental illness, separation or divorce, or incarceration of a family member