International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023
3/12/2024, 12:47 PMCongressional 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, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 847
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 847
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
Child healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationFamily relationshipsFamily servicesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWorld healthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 847
International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023A bill to establish the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program within the Department of State, and for other purposes.Comments
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