US HB3114 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 226-1)
Status: Introduced on June 5 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 5 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or religion in the provision of child welfare programs and services by entities receiving federal funding. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must provide technical assistance to help states follow this requirement, including (1) guidance for bringing state laws into compliance, (2) developing training to increase cultural competency related to social identity, and (3) training for judges and attorneys involved in child welfare cases, among other supports. Additionally, HHS must establish the National Resource Center on Safety, Well-Being, Placement Stability, and Permanency for LGBTQ Children and Youth Involved with Child Welfare Services to provide training, technical assistance, and guidance to applicable state and local agencies and service providers. Further, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act may not be the basis for challenging the application or enforcement of this bill. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on states' compliance with the requirements of the bill no later than three years after enactment.
Title
Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-06-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2019-06-05 | House | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
2019-06-05 | House | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
2019-06-05 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1791 (Related) 2019-06-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Subjects
Adoption and foster care
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Families
Family relationships
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Marriage and family status
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Families
Family relationships
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Marriage and family status
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3114/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3114/BILLS-116hr3114ih.pdf |