H.R. 1379 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act
H.R. 1379 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 25, 2021, sponsored by David Scott with 76 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 76
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act This bill expands programs that prevent and treat child abuse and neglect to address issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. Specifically, these programs include (1) research and reporting requirements, (2) providing technical assistance, (3) grants to states and local agencies to train child-welfare personnel, and (4) community-based prevention-service grants, among others.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Scott (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 76 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Feb 25, 2021)
Other Families bills in the 117th Congress
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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