S. 735 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009
S. 735 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 30, 2009, sponsored by Max Baucus with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 30, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Families
- Public law
- Public Law 111-20
What it does
Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009 - Amends the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 to repeal the limitation on FY2008 adoption incentive payments to states to the same manner as such incentives were awarded in FY2008 for the previous fiscal year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Max Baucus (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 30, 2009
- Passed the SenateApr 3, 2009
- Passed the HouseApr 29, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentMay 5, 2009
- Became lawMay 15, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-20. (May 15, 2009)
More bills from Max Baucus in the 111th Congress
Other Families bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 3817: CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010
- H.J.Res. 42: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
- H.R. 618: White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010 Act
- H.R. 1505: Birth Parent Assistance Act of 2009
- S. 2980: A bill to protect the democratic process and the right of the people of the District of Columbia…
- H.R. 4116: FVPSA Reauthorization Act of 2009
Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Finance Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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