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- H.R.709
H.R.709: Standby Guardianship Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 26, 1995
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 1995
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (30 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Standby Guardianship Act - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to have laws that permit a parent who is chronically ill or near death to designate a standby guardian for a minor child without surrendering parental rights.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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| Jan. 26, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |