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S. 1711 (100th)

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to establish a National Commission on Children.

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Introduced

22 September 1987

Last action

30 September 1987 · Committee

Status

Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, Education Department, GAO, OMB.

Sponsors

Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT]

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21 April 2025

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Summary

Amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to establish a National Commission on Children which is to serve as a forum on behalf of children and report to the Congress and the President by September 30, 1988, regarding questions relating to: (1) the health of children; (2) social and support services for children and their parents; (3) education; and (4) poverty among children.

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Timeline

  1. 22 September 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 September 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 September 1987

    Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, Education Department, GAO, OMB.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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