President Trump Donald John TrumpObama calls on Senate not to fill Ginsburg's vacancy until after election Planned Parenthood: 'The fate of our rights' depends on Ginsburg replacement Progressive group to spend M in ad campaign on Supreme Court vacancy MORE on Wednesday will sign legislation that strengthens the requirements to report sexual abuse, a bill quickly passed by Congress after the slew of allegations against ex-USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

The bill signing is closed to the press, according the president's schedule, and comes as the White House faces scrutiny over its handling of claims of domestic abuse.

The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein Dianne Emiel FeinsteinMcConnell says Trump nominee to replace Ginsburg will get Senate vote Top Democrats call for DOJ watchdog to probe Barr over possible 2020 election influence Intensifying natural disasters do little to move needle on climate efforts MORE (D-Calif.), was introduced in 2017 but received a renewed push after the publicity surrounding the Nassar case, in which more than 150 women testified that the doctor sexually abused them when they sought treatment.

He was sentenced last month to up to 175 years in prison

The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act requires certain adults who interact with young athletes to report cases of child abuse, including sexual abuse.

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The White House is dealing with the fallout from the resignation last week of staff secretary Rob Porter, who was accused of domestic abuse by two former wives.

Porter remained on the White House staff for more than seven months after the FBI completed a background check in which it reportedly interviewed the two women.

Trump has defended Porter amid calls from lawmakers in both parties that he more forcefully criticize domestic violence. Trump twice on Tuesday ignored or did not hear questions at press events about domestic violence, and would almost certainly hear additional questions if the event surrounding the Feinstein legislation was open to reporters.

On Monday, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders read a statement she said was dictated by Trump in which he declared his support for victims of domestic violence.