H.R. 1681 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Every Child Deserves a Family Act
H.R. 1681 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 3, 2011, sponsored by Fortney Pete Stark with 114 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 3, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 114
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Every Child Deserves a Family Act - Prohibits an entity that receives federal assistance and is involved in adoption or foster care placements from discriminating against prospective adoptive or foster parents solely on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status or on the basis of the sexual orientation or gender identity of the child involved.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fortney Pete Stark (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 113 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 3, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 3, 2011)
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