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Introduced
03/06/2013
03/06/2013
In Committee
04/23/2013
04/23/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act - Reauthorizes the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 for FY2014-FY2018. Directs the Secretary of State to act through the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs in awarding grants or entering agreements with Special Olympics for activities outside the United States. Includes community-based prevention among the activities for which the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) may award grants or enter into agreements with Special Olympics. Requires grant or agreement applications to include a description of specific measurable annual benchmarks, as well as long-term goals and objectives, to be achieved through specified activities, which must include: (1) activities to increase the full participation of people with intellectual disabilities in inclusive school and community activities with people without disabilities, (2) education programs that dispel negative stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities, and (3) activities to increase the participation of people with intellectual disabilities in Special Olympics outside of the United States and to promote volunteerism on behalf of such activities. Requires annual reports by Special Olympics to describe demographic data about Special Olympics participants.Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to promote the expansion of Best Buddies, including activities to increase the participation of people with intellectual disabilities in social relationships and other aspects of community life, including education and employment, within the United States.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act, reauthorizes and expands programs that support individuals with intellectual disabilities. It extends funding for the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 through fiscal year 2018, allowing the Secretary of State to work with the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs to fund Special Olympics activities outside the United States, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fund community-based prevention programs. Grant applications must include specific, measurable goals and objectives, focusing on increasing participation in inclusive activities, educating the public to dispel negative stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities, and promoting volunteerism for Special Olympics programs abroad. Special Olympics will also be required to submit annual reports detailing participant demographics. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide grants to Best Buddies, an organization that fosters social relationships and community integration for people with intellectual disabilities within the United States, including support for education and employment.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (105)
Steny Hoyer (D)*,
Sanford Bishop (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Madeleine Bordallo (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Michael Capuano (D),
John Carney (D),
André Carson (D),
John Carter (R),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Donna Christensen (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Lacy Clay (D),
Howard Coble (R),
Steve Cohen (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
John Conyers (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Danny Davis (D),
John Delaney (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Michael Doyle (D),
Donna Edwards (D),
Eliot Engel (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Sam Farr (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Al Green (D),
Gene Green (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Michael Grimm (R),
Janice Hahn (D),
Denny Heck (D),
Rubén Hinojosa (D),
Michael Honda (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Steve Israel (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Joseph Kennedy (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Ron Kind (D),
Peter King (R),
Ann Kirkpatrick (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
James Langevin (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
John Larson (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
John Lewis (D),
David Loebsack (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Daniel Maffei (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jim Matheson (D),
Vance McAllister (R),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McDermott (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Mike McIntyre (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Michael Michaud (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
James Moran (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Richard Neal (D),
Richard Nolan (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Beto O'Rourke (D),
Ed Pastor (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Jared Polis (D),
David Price (D),
David Reichert (R),
Cedric Richmond (D),
Peter Roskam (R),
Dutch Ruppersberger (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Aaron Schock (R),
Allyson Schwartz (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
F. James Sensenbrenner (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Carol Shea-Porter (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Louise Slaughter (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
Lee Terry (R),
John Tierney (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Daniel Webster (R),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Frank Wolf (R),
John Yarmuth (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (on 04/23/2013)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1008/all-info | 04/25/2013 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr1008ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr1008ih.pdf | 04/25/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr1008ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr1008ih.pdf.pdf | 03/10/2013 |
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