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S.1303: Every Child Deserves a Family Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 7, 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 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| June 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |