H.R. 3070 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Families for Orphans Act of 2009
H.R. 3070 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jun 26, 2009, sponsored by Diane Watson with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 26, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Families for Orphans Act of 2009 - Establishes within the Department of State the Office for Orphan Policy Diplomacy and Development which shall support: (1) the preservation and reunification of families; and (2) the provision of permanent parental care for orphans.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Diane Watson (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 49 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Jun 26, 2009)
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