Bills About Families Sponsored by John Lewis (D-Ga.)

Rep. Lewis sponsored 12 bills about families in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
July 13, 2020 H.R.7591 To support the health and well-being of current and former foster care youth transitioning into adulthood. 0 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sept. 24, 2019 H.R.4472 To eliminate the requirement that, to be eligible for foster care maintenance payments, a child would have been eligible for aid under the former program of Aid to Families with Dependent Children at the time of removal from the home. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
June 5, 2019 H.R.3114 To prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status in the administration and provision of child welfare services; to improve safety, well-being, and permanency for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning foster youth; and for other purposes. 226
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 24, 2017 H.R.2640 To prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on the sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of any prospective adoptive or foster parent, or the sexual orientation or gender identity of the child involved. 99
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jan. 4, 2017 H.R.269 To eliminate the requirement that, to be eligible for foster care maintenance payments, a child would have been eligible for aid under the former program of Aid to Families with Dependent Children at the time of removal from the home. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
June 14, 2016 H.R.5477 To eliminate the requirement that, to be eligible for foster care maintenance payments, a child would have been eligible for aid under the former program of Aid to Families with Dependent Children at the time of removal from the home. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
May 19, 2015 H.R.2449 To prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on the sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of any prospective adoptive or foster parent, or the sexual orientation or gender identity of the child involved. 112
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
May 22, 2013 H.R.2111 To eliminate the requirement that, to be eligible for foster care maintenance payments, a child would have been eligible for aid under the former program of Aid to Families with Dependent Children at the time of removal from the home. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
May 16, 2013 H.R.2028 To prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on the sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of any prospective adoptive or foster parent, or the sexual orientation or gender identity of the child involved. 141
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 31, 2011 H.R.2063 To eliminate the requirement that, to be eligible for foster care maintenance payments, a child would have been eligible for aid under the former program of Aid to Families with Dependent Children at the time of removal from the home. 10
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
July 24, 2009 H.R.3329 To eliminate the requirement that, to be eligible for foster care maintenance payments, a child would have been eligible for aid under the former program of Aid to Families with Dependent Children at the time of removal from the home. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 19, 2008 H.RES.1208 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that youth who age out of foster care should be given special care and attention. 4
Bipartisan
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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