US Congress House Bill 1824 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on April 23 2009 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-23 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2009 - (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to, or enter into agreements with, Best Buddies (a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with intellectual disabilities mesh with mainstream society) to promote the expansion of its programs. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for the direct treatment of diseases, medical conditions, or mental health conditions. (Sec. 4) Requires Best Buddies' application for a grant or agreement to include specific measurable goals and objectives to be achieved. Requires Best Buddies to report annually to Congress on the degree to which it is making progress toward such goals and objectives. (Sec. 5) Authorizes appropriations for such grants or agreements from FY2010-FY2014.

Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2009

Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO]

Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-04-23		Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2009-04-22		Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2009-04-22		On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4615)
2009-04-22		DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1824.
2009-04-22		Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4615-4618)
2009-04-22		Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2009-03-31		Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
2009-03-31		Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E831)

SB694 (Same As) 2009-03-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3788-3789)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1824/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1824/BILLS-111hr1824ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1824/BILLS-111hr1824eh.pdf