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International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 12:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 847

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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Current Status of Bill S 847

Bill S 847 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2023. Bill S 847 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 16, 2023.  Bill S 847's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149. as of July 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 847

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 847

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Congressional oversight
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Family relationships
- Family services
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 847

International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023
International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023
International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023
A bill to establish the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program within the Department of State, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 847

Robert Menendez
Robert Menendez
New JerseyDemocrat
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North CarolinaRepublican
Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
New HampshireDemocrat
Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
OregonDemocrat
Christopher Murphy
Christopher Murphy
ConnecticutDemocrat
Jerry Moran
Jerry Moran
KansasRepublican

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