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H.R. 2979 (113th)

Guardians for Children Act

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Introduced

2 August 2013

Last action

2 August 2013 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]

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12 August 2025

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Summary

Guardians for Children Act - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to declare that, in the event of the death or incapacity of the relative guardian, the eligibility of a child for a kinship guardian assistance payment shall not be affected by reason of the replacement of the relative guardian with a successor legal guardian named in the kinship guardianship assistance agreement.

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Timeline

  1. 2 August 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  2. 2 August 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 August 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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