H.R. 3182 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Adoption Promotion Act of 2003
H.R. 3182 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Sep 25, 2003, sponsored by Dave Camp with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 108-145
What it does
Adoption Promotion Act of 2003 - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to revise requirements with respect to States eligible to receive adoption incentives payments. Reauthorizes the adoption incentive payments program. Provides additional incentives for adoptions of older children (nine years of age and up).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dave Camp (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 8, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 14, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2003
- Became lawDec 2, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-145. (Dec 2, 2003)
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Other Social Welfare bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2350: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2003
- S. 1276: Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act
- H.R. 743: Social Security Protection Act of 2004
- S. 2231: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 4589: TANF and Related Programs Continuation Act of 2004
- H.R. 5149: Welfare Reform Extension Act, Part VIII
- H.R. 173: Blind Empowerment Act of 2003
- S. 333: Elder Justice Act
- H.R. 535: To provide access to welfare tools to help Americans get back to work.
- H.R. 594: Social Security Fairness Act of 2003
Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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