118th Congress International Affairs
H.R. 5847: International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Joaquin Castro D-TXOriginal
- James McGovern D-MAOriginal
- Aumua Amata Radewagen R-ASOriginal
- Maria Salazar R-FLOriginal
- Dina Titus D-NVOriginal
- Michael Lawler R-NY
- Dean Phillips D-MN
Who scored on this bill
- 1Jacob LaTurner SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jacob LaTurner.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.