Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 6 March 2013

   Introduced

   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.

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2. 6 March 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 March 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 March 2013

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

5. 23 April 2013

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 6 March 2013 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Steny Hoyer · D · Sponsor
• PETER KING · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Rosa DeLauro · D · Sponsor
• Joseph Kennedy · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Barbara Lee · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carney, John C., Jr. [D-DE-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• David Cicilline · D · Sponsor
• JAMES LANGEVIN · D · Sponsor
• JOHN LEWIS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
• MICHAEL CAPUANO · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
• David Loebsack · D · Sponsor
• Jackie Speier · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13] · D · Sponsor
• John Larson · D · Sponsor
• DON YOUNG · R · Sponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Sponsor
• JOHN CONYERS · D · Sponsor
• Carol Shea-Porter · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] · D · Sponsor
• MIKE DOYLE · D · Sponsor
• Bradley Schneider · D · Sponsor
• Frederica Wilson · D · Sponsor
• Alan Lowenthal · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
• Ann Kirkpatrick · D · Sponsor
• BOBBY RUSH · D · Sponsor
• Julia Brownley · D · Sponsor
• LOUISE SLAUGHTER · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Daniel Webster · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Cosponsor
• James McGovern · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] · D · Cosponsor

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