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International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-5847| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2023
Jake LaTurner

Jake LaTurner

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (7)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023 This bill establishes the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program in the Department of State. Through the program, the State Department may provide grants to assist organizations of persons with disabilities and family members of children with disabilities in communicating about and advocating for policies that ensure the family inclusion and transition to independent living of children with disabilities. The bill also authorizes the State Department to fund certain nongovernmental organizations to build the capacity to advance policies such as (1) creating rights protection programs for people with disabilities, and (2) promoting the development of advocacy skills and leadership abilities of people with disabilities.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-847
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • July 25, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-847
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 29, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-847: International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023
Child healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationFamily relationshipsFamily servicesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWorld health

International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-5847| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2023
International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023 This bill establishes the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program in the Department of State. Through the program, the State Department may provide grants to assist organizations of persons with disabilities and family members of children with disabilities in communicating about and advocating for policies that ensure the family inclusion and transition to independent living of children with disabilities. The bill also authorizes the State Department to fund certain nongovernmental organizations to build the capacity to advance policies such as (1) creating rights protection programs for people with disabilities, and (2) promoting the development of advocacy skills and leadership abilities of people with disabilities.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-847
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • July 25, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-847
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 29, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jake LaTurner

Jake LaTurner

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (7)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-847: International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationFamily relationshipsFamily servicesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWorld health