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H.R.1681: Every Child Deserves a Family Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced May 3, 2011
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2011
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
115 (113 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Every Child Deserves a Family Act - Prohibits an entity that receives federal assistance and is involved in adoption or foster care placements from discriminating against prospective adoptive or foster parents solely on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status or on the basis of the sexual orientation or gender identity of the child involved. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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May 3, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.) |