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Introduced
12/07/2023
12/07/2023
In Committee
12/17/2024
12/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit entities receiving Federal assistance that are involved in adoption or foster care placements from delaying or denying placements under certain conditions.
AI Summary
This bill, the Sensible Adoption For Every Home Act (or SAFE Home Act), prohibits entities receiving federal assistance that are involved in adoption or foster care placements from delaying or denying placements for certain reasons. Specifically, the bill prohibits entities from discriminating against prospective or actual adoptive or foster parents who raise, care for, and address a child in a manner consistent with the child's biological sex, or who decline to consent to medical or other treatments aimed at altering the child's sex or identity documents. The bill defines "sex" as biological sex, either male or female, and specifies that the law will take effect on the first day of the first fiscal quarter after the date of enactment, with a delay permitted if state legislation is required.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Jim Banks (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Erin Houchin (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. (on 12/17/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Social Welfare
- ‐ Family Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6658/all-info | 12/08/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6658/BILLS-118hr6658ih.pdf | 12/29/2023 |
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