S 847 · 118th Congress · International Affairs

International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-03-16· Sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.(2023-07-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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S. 847, International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023

Aug 7, 2023

As reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on July 25, 2023

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Cosponsors (11)

8 Democrats3 Republicans