US HB3031 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 24 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 24 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Families for Orphans Act of 2009 - Establishes within the Department of State the Office for Orphan Policy Diplomacy and Development which shall support: (1) the preservation and reunification of families; and (2) the provision of permanent parental care for orphans. Directs the President to establish the Policy Coordinating Committee which shall monitor and support international efforts in family preservation, family reunification, and permanent parental care for orphans. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to foreign countries: (1) for family preservation, family reunification, and orphan care efforts; and (2) to meet minimum standards required for such assistance. Authorizes the Secretary of State to make grants to nongovernmental agencies to promote permanent parental care for orphans. Directs the Secretary to: (1) initiate a study to identify global best practices for preserving and reunifying families and providing permanent parental care for orphans; and (2) carry out a global best practices pilot program.
Title
Families for Orphans Act of 2009
Sponsors
Rep. Diane Watson [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2009-06-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3070 (Same As) 2009-06-26 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
SB1458 (Related) 2009-07-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SB1458 (Related) 2009-07-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects
Adoption and foster care
Advisory bodies
Child care and development
Department of State
Executive agency funding and structure
Family relationships
Foreign aid and international relief
Government investigations
International affairs
Advisory bodies
Child care and development
Department of State
Executive agency funding and structure
Family relationships
Foreign aid and international relief
Government investigations
International affairs
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/3031/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr3031/BILLS-111hr3031ih.pdf |