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International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-847| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2023
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4982
International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022
Mar 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 13, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 25, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 25, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.
Sep 29, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5847
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4982
    International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022


  • March 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 13, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 25, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 25, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.


  • September 29, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5847
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5847: 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 CongressS-847| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2023
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4982
International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022
Mar 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 13, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 25, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 25, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.
Sep 29, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5847
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4982
    International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022


  • March 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 13, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 25, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 25, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.


  • September 29, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5847
    Introduced in House
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5847: 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