H.R. 3827 · 111th Congress

Every Child Deserves a Family Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Pete Stark
Introduced
2009-10-15
Latest action
2009-10-15 · Introduced in House

Summary

Every Child Deserves a Family Act - Prohibits an entity that receives federal assistance and is involved in adoption or foster care placements from discriminating against prospective adoptive or foster parents solely on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identification, or martial status.

Requires a General Accounting Office study and report to Congress on whether states have substantially complied with this Act in eliminating policies, practices, or statutes that deny adoption rights on the basis of these criteria.