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- H.R.3491
H.R.3491: Protecting Adopted Children Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 27, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 27, 2017
Bill Summary
Protecting Adopted Children Act This bill expands the requirements that states must meet in order to receive adoption and legal guardianship incentive payments. Specifically, states must establish minimum training requirements for prospective adoptive parents and guardians. In addition, states must provide pre- and post-adoption services to families adopting, or obtaining legal guardianship of, children in foster care. Those services must...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 27, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) |