Bill113th Congress

S. 475

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act

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Introduced
Mar 6, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Latest Action
Mar 6, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]

Democrat·IA
Bioguide ID: H000206
First Name: THOMAS
Middle Name: RICHARD
Last Name: HARKIN
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Committees
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Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
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Summaries
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
S
Bill Number
475
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Mar 6, 2013
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Is Law
No
Mar 6, 2013IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1230-1232)

Source: Senate

Mar 6, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· Mar 6, 20130

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.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Senate· Standing
AthletesDisability and paralysisEducation programs fundingOlympic gamesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Introduced in Senate

Mar 6, 2013

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act — Informed