Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Families

Bill Introduced: S.Res.327 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2009 and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence.

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2009 and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.317 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence.

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.308 A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.

2009-10-07T00:00:00Z

A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.291 A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.779 Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.

2009-09-25T00:00:00Z

Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3329 Look-back Elimination Act of 2009

2009-07-24T00:00:00Z

To eliminate the requirement that, to be eligible for foster care maintenance payments, a child would have been eligible for aid under the former program of Aid to Families with Dependent Children at the time of removal from the home.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.223 A resolution designating September 2009 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing efforts made by these charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of our Nation.

2009-07-24T00:00:00Z

A resolution designating September 2009 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing efforts made by these charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of our Nation.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3315 Child Care Criminal Background Check Act of 2009

2009-07-23T00:00:00Z

To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require criminal background checks of child care providers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3287 Childcare Accountability and Responsibility Act of 2009

2009-07-22T00:00:00Z

To require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1465 Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Act

2009-07-16T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require child care providers to provide to parents information regarding whether such providers carry liability insurance.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.539 Commending Sonora Smart Dodd for her contribution in recognizing the importance of Father's Day and recognizing the important role fathers play in our families.

2009-06-12T00:00:00Z

Commending Sonora Smart Dodd for her contribution in recognizing the importance of Father's Day and recognizing the important role fathers play in our families.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.534 Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Children and Families Day".

2009-06-11T00:00:00Z

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Children and Families Day".

Bill Introduced: H.R.2723 To amend the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption to allow an individual otherwise ineligible to travel outside the United States to do so for employment purposes to pay child support arrearages, and for other purposes.

2009-06-04T00:00:00Z

To amend the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption to allow an individual otherwise ineligible to travel outside the United States to do so for employment purposes to pay child support arrearages, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2653 Federal Youth Coordination Act of 2009

2009-06-02T00:00:00Z

To amend the Tom Osborne Federal Youth Coordination Act to create the White House Office of National Youth Policy to ensure the coordination and effectiveness of services to youth, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2667 Early Support for Families Act

2009-06-02T00:00:00Z

To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide grants to States to establish or expand quality programs providing home visitation for families with young children and families expecting children.

Bill Signed by President: S.735 Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009

2009-05-15T00:00:00Z

A bill to ensure States receive adoption incentive payments for fiscal year 2008 in accordance with the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008.

May 15, 2009: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: S.735 Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009

2009-05-15T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.J.Res.16 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to parental rights.

2009-05-14T00:00:00Z

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to parental rights.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.428 Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.

2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.

Bill Introduced: S.1002 Child Care Facilities Financing Act of 2009

2009-05-07T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide for the acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of child care facilities, and for other purposes.