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S.694: Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced March 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (17 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2009 - 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) |