H.R. 2582 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Foster Child Protection Act of 2003
H.R. 2582 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jun 24, 2003, sponsored by Peter Deutsch with 44 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
- Jun 24, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Foster Child Protection Act of 2003 - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to modify eligibility requirements for grants to States for child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs. Requires States to include within such programs an assurance that their foster care agencies meet certain requirements if they have knowledge that foster children under the responsibility of the State are missing.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter Deutsch (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. (Jul 21, 2003)
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- S. 342: Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003
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- 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
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- H.R. 3941: Bring Our Children Home Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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