Bill113th CongressFiled Aug 2, 2013Families
H.R. 2979
Guardians for Children Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 2, 2013)
Guardians for Children Act - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to declare that, in the event of the death or incapacity of the relative guardian, the eligibility of a child for a kinship guardian assistance payment shall not be affected by reason of the replacement of the relative guardian with a successor legal guardian named in the kinship guardianship assistance agreement.
What just happenedAug 2, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35](D-TX)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
6cosponsors1committees3actions2related bills1subjects
- Introduced in HouseAug 2, 2013
- Aug 2, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House