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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 28, 2019International Affairs
H.R. 4864

Global Child Thrive Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 22, 2020)

Global Child Thrive Act of 2020

This bill reauthorizes for FY2021-FY2025 programs to provide assistance to orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries. The bill also requires the U.S. Agency for International Development to direct relevant executive branch agencies to incorporate early childhood development into current programs and promote inclusive early childhood development in partner countries.

Such actions to promote early childhood development shall build on existing U.S. plans and strategies and improve coordination with foreign governments and international and regional organizations with respect to official country policies and plans to improve (1) early childhood development; (2) maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition care; (3) basic education; (4) water, sanitation, and hygiene; and (5) child protection plans.

What just happenedSep 23, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20](D-TX)Sponsor
69 cosponsors59 D10 R
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  1. Sep 23, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Sep 22, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 22, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4671-4673)

  4. Sep 22, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Sep 22, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4864.

  6. Sep 22, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4671-4674)

  7. Sep 22, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Dec 18, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Dec 18, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Oct 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Oct 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Oct 28, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 22, 202053

Global Child Thrive Act of 2020

This bill reauthorizes for FY2021-FY2025 programs to provide assistance to orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries. The bill also requires the U.S. Agency for International Development to direct relevant executive branch agencies to incorporate early childhood development into current programs and promote inclusive early childhood development in partner countries.

Such actions to promote early childhood development shall build on existing U.S. plans and strategies and improve coordination with foreign governments and international and regional organizations with respect to official country policies and plans to improve (1) early childhood development; (2) maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition care; (3) basic education; (4) water, sanitation, and hygiene; and (5) child protection plans.

Introduced in HouseOct 28, 2019

Global Child Thrive Act of 2019

This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2025 programs to provide assistance to orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries. The bill also requires the U.S. Agency for International Development to direct relevant executive branch agencies to incorporate early childhood development into current programs and promote inclusive early childhood development in partner countries.

Such actions to promote early childhood development shall build on existing U.S. plans and strategies and aim to (1) prevent unnecessary family-child separation, (2) assist families with children with disabilities, and (3) help countries transition from child care protection systems that rely on residential care (such as orphanages and children's homes) to ones focused on family-based care.

Global Child Thrive Act of 2020 — Informed