Bill115th CongressFiled May 24, 2017International Affairs
H.R. 2643
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the annual human rights reports to include information on the institutionalization of children and the subjection of children to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, unnecessary detention, and denial of the right to life, liberty, and the security of persons, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 24, 2017)
This bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require annual human rights reports to include information on the:
- institutionalization of children, including in orphanages and group homes, if such institutionalization can be avoided by reunifying such children with parents of origin or by adoptive placement; and
- related subjection of children to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, unnecessary detention, and denial of the right to life, liberty, and the security of persons.
What just happenedMay 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10](R-PA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 24, 2017
- May 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House