International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023
United States118th CongressS-847Senate
Updated: Jul 25, 2023
Summary
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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HR-5847: International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.
Senate