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Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2023
12/7/2023, 5:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 2376
Bill 118 s 2376, also known as the Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC). The HKNC is a federally funded program that provides specialized services and resources to individuals who are deaf-blind.
The bill seeks to continue funding for the HKNC and ensure that it can continue to provide essential services to individuals who are deaf-blind. These services include vocational training, independent living skills training, and communication services. The bill also aims to improve coordination between the HKNC and other agencies that serve individuals who are deaf-blind.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the accountability and transparency of the HKNC, ensuring that it is effectively using federal funds to support individuals who are deaf-blind. The bill also includes measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the HKNC's programs and services, with the goal of continuously improving outcomes for individuals who are deaf-blind. Overall, Bill 118 s 2376 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to support individuals who are deaf-blind by reauthorizing the Helen Keller National Center and ensuring that it can continue to provide essential services and resources to this population.
The bill seeks to continue funding for the HKNC and ensure that it can continue to provide essential services to individuals who are deaf-blind. These services include vocational training, independent living skills training, and communication services. The bill also aims to improve coordination between the HKNC and other agencies that serve individuals who are deaf-blind.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the accountability and transparency of the HKNC, ensuring that it is effectively using federal funds to support individuals who are deaf-blind. The bill also includes measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the HKNC's programs and services, with the goal of continuously improving outcomes for individuals who are deaf-blind. Overall, Bill 118 s 2376 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to support individuals who are deaf-blind by reauthorizing the Helen Keller National Center and ensuring that it can continue to provide essential services and resources to this population.
Congressional Summary of S 2376
Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Helen Keller National Center for Youths and Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind and the Helen Keller National Center Federal Endowment Fund.
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Current Status of Bill S 2376
Bill S 2376 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2023. Bill S 2376 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2023. Bill S 2376's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2376
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2376
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2376
Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2023
Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2023
A bill to reauthorize the Helen Keller National Center Act.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2376
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