H.R. 2775 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act
H.R. 2775 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 15, 2019, sponsored by Donna E. Shalala with 143 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 143
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act This bill expands programs that prevent and treat child abuse and neglect to address issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. Specifically, these programs include (1) research and reporting requirements, (2) providing technical assistance, (3) grants to states and local agencies to train child-welfare personnel, and (4) community-based prevention-service grants, among others.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donna E. Shalala (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 143 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 15, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (May 15, 2019)
More bills from Donna E. Shalala in the 116th Congress
Other Families bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 2683: Child Care Protection Improvement Act of 2020
- H.R. 2480: Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
- H.R. 3114: Every Child Deserves a Family Act
- H.R. 3315: Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act
- H.R. 5191: Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2019
- H.R. 7909: Ensuring Children and Child Care Workers Are Safe Act of 2020
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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