CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act

S. 3279 · Senate bill Families

A Democratic bill with 28 Democratic cosponsors · See all 29 cosponsors

Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act" aims to prohibit discrimination in child welfare services. It specifically targets discrimination based on religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status. The bill seeks to improve the safety, well-being, and permanency for LGBTQ children and youth in the foster care system. It mandates the creation of a National Resource Center to support these goals through training and guidance. Additionally, the Act requires data collection to better understand the experiences of these youth. The legislation also provides for a private right of action for individuals aggrieved by violations.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Scored +10

    Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?

    The bill specifically targets the protection and well-being of LGBTQ youth through anti-discrimination mandates.

  • Scored +9

    Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?

    The bill prohibits discrimination against LGBTQ youth in child welfare services and bans conversion therapy.

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill focuses on improving stability and permanency for children in the foster care system.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.