H.R. 3243 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Keeping Families Together Act
H.R. 3243 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Oct 2, 2003, sponsored by Jim Ramstad with 67 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 2, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Keeping Families Together Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to States to establish systems of individualized mental health treatment and family support services for children who are in custody or in danger of entering the custody of the state for the purpose of receiving mental health services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Ramstad (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 2, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Oct 27, 2003)
More bills from Jim Ramstad in the 108th Congress
Other Families bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 342: Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003
- H.R. 1925: Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act
- S. 2363: A bill to revise and extend the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
- S. 2883: Prevention of Child Abduction Partnership Act
- H.J.Res. 56: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
- H.J.Res. 106: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
- S. 864: National Guard and Reserves Child Care Relief Act
- H.R. 1263: Code Adam Act
- H.R. 2582: Foster Child Protection Act of 2003
- H.R. 3941: Bring Our Children Home Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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