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Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act

Introduced: March 6, 2013 Introduced by: Hoyer, Steny H. Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
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Apr 23, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Apr 23, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Mar 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 6, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 6, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now April 23, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 39
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · May 8, 2014
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Carter, John R.
Texas · Apr 3, 2014
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Apr 3, 2014
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Green, Al
Texas · Dec 19, 2013
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Oct 22, 2013
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · May 15, 2013
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · May 15, 2013
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · May 15, 2013
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · May 6, 2013
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Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Apr 10, 2013
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Mar 21, 2013
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Mar 13, 2013
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Mar 13, 2013
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Garamendi, John
California · Mar 7, 2013
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Mar 7, 2013
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 7, 2013
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 7, 2013
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Mar 7, 2013
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Mar 7, 2013
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Mar 7, 2013
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Mar 6, 2013
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Brownley, Julia
California · Mar 6, 2013
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Carson, André
Indiana · Mar 6, 2013
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Mar 6, 2013
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Mar 6, 2013
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Mar 6, 2013
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Mar 6, 2013
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Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Mar 6, 2013
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Mar 6, 2013
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Mar 6, 2013
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 6, 2013
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Mar 6, 2013
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 6, 2013
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Mar 6, 2013
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Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Mar 6, 2013
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Mar 6, 2013
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Mar 6, 2013
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Mar 6, 2013
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Mar 6, 2013