H.R. 4864 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Global Child Thrive Act of 2019
H.R. 4864 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Global Child Thrive Act of 2019, has passed the house — introduced on Oct 28, 2019, sponsored by Joaquin Castro with 69 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Oct 28, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Global Child Thrive Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes for FY2021-FY2025 programs to provide assistance to orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries. The bill also requires the U.S. Agency for International Development to direct relevant executive branch agencies to incorporate early childhood development into current programs and promote inclusive early childhood development in partner countries.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Global Child Thrive Act of 2020
Sponsor
Joaquin Castro (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 28, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 22, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sep 23, 2020)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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