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- H.R.2640
H.R.2640: Every Child Deserves a Family Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 24, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
99 (98 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 24, 2017
Bill Summary
Every Child Deserves a Family Act This bill prohibits adoption or foster care placement entities that receive federal assistance from using the sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of a prospective adoptive or foster parent, or from using the sexual orientation or gender identity of the child, to: (1) deny a person the opportunity to become an adoptive or foster parent; (2) delay or deny the placement of a child for adoption...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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| May 24, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| May 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |