To establish the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program within the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Menendez, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Menendez, with an amendment
Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Moran, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Blackburn, …
Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Moran, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Blackburn, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Creates International Children with Disabilities Protection Program at State Department. Promotes family-based care over institutional placement for children with disabilities worldwide.
Who Benefits and How
Children with disabilities abroad gain protection from institutionalization. Families get support to keep disabled children at home. Disability rights advocacy strengthened globally.
Who Bears the Burden and How
State Department must implement new program. US foreign assistance may shift from institutions to family support. Countries receiving aid face policy pressure.
Key Provisions
- Establishes protection program at State Department
- Promotes family-based care over institutions
- Addresses 240 million children with disabilities worldwide
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Establishes State Department program to protect children with disabilities from institutionalization abroad
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Shift international child disability policy to family-based care"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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