H.R. 3488 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
H.R. 3488 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 25, 2021, sponsored by Danny K. Davis with 223 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
- May 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 223
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or religion in the provision of child welfare programs and services by entities receiving federal funding.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Danny K. Davis (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 222 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 26, 2021)
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