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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
97-s-2908	97	s	2908	Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Act	Families	1982-09-15	1982-09-27	Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department; Agriculture Department; Defense Department; HUD; Justice Department; ACTION; Legal Services Corporation; GAO; OMB.	Senate	Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]	MA	D	K000105	0	Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States and Indian tribes for projects designed to prevent domestic violence and provide immediate shelter and other assistance for victims of domestic violence and their dependents. Sets forth conditions for receiving such grants, including that the State: (1) distribute funds to local public agencies and private nonprofit organizations; (2) distribute at least 70 percent of such funds to private, nonprofit organizations and give special emphasis to community-based projects; (3) designate a State agency to administer the programs; (4) set forth procedures to assure active citizen participation within the State; (5) assure that any project funded will coordinate its activities with other State programs and be administered by trained personnel; (6) provide technical assistance; and (7) comply with reporting requirements. Limits the total amount of grants to any local program to $150,000 for not more than a three-year period. Limits the grant for any fiscal year to $50,000. Stipulates that funds may not be used for direct payment to victims or dependents and that no income eligibility standard may be imposed. Requires local public agencies and private organizations to provide the following shares of Federal funding: 25 percent in the first year, 33.33 percent the second year, and 50 percent the third year. Requires that at least 75 percent of grants be distributed to entities providing immediate shelter and related assistance to victims. Authorizes the Secretary to make supplemental grants to States for: (1) administrative costs; (2) developing and implementing programs; (3) assuring active citizen participation; and (4) developing a media campaign. Provides that each State will be allotted at least $45,000 in formula grants and $7,500 in supplemental grants. Requires each State receiving assistance to submit detailed annual reports to the Secretary on the implementation of programs. Directs th…	2025-08-29T19:51:47Z
97-hconres-395	97	hconres	395	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the States should enact statutes encouraging the courts to consider joint custody of minor children in marital divorce settlements before all other possible alternatives.	Families	1982-08-17	1982-08-20	Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.	House	Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2]	MD	D	L000413	0	Expresses the sense of Congress that the States should enact statutes encouraging the courts to consider joint custody of minor children in marital divorce settlements before all other possible alternatives.	2023-05-11T12:59:52Z
97-hjres-500	97	hjres	500	A joint resolution to provide for the designation of August 8 of each year as "National Children's Day".	Families	1982-06-07	1982-06-07	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4]	OH	R	O000163	21	Designates August 8 of each year as National Children's Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hjres-463	97	hjres	463	A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate May 25, 1982, as "Missing Children's Day".	Families	1982-04-22	1982-04-22	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24]	IL	D	S000423	0	Requests the President to designate May 25, 1982, as Missing Children's Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-sjres-190	97	sjres	190	A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate "National Family Week".	Families	1982-04-21	1982-08-16	Became Public Law No: 97-235.	Senate	Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]	ND	D	B001077	35	Requests the President to designate the week of November 21 through 27, 1982, as National Family Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-hjres-406	97	hjres	406	A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on November 21, 1982, as "National Family Week".	Families	1982-02-10	1982-02-10	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7]	IN	R	M001130	239	Requests the President to designate the week beginning on November 21, 1982, as National Family Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-sjres-128	97	sjres	128	A joint resolution designating the fourth Sunday in October as "National Mother-in-Law Day."	Families	1981-11-13	1981-11-13	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]	TX	D	B000401	0	Requests the President to designate the fourth Sunday in October as "Mother-in-law Day."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-hjres-331	97	hjres	331	A joint resolution designating the Fourth Sunday in October as National Mother-in-Law Day.	Families	1981-09-17	1981-10-20	Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22]	NY	D	B000472	65	Requests the President to designate the fourth Sunday in October as "Mother-in-law Day."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-hjres-327	97	hjres	327	A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the first Saturday in October of each year as "Children's Day".	Families	1981-09-15	1981-09-24	Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]	TX	R	C000638	0	Requests the President to designate the first Saturday in October of each year as "Children's Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-s-1578	97	s	1578	A bill to restrict the Federal Government from preempting or interfering with State statutes pertaining to spousal abuse, and for other purposes.	Families	1981-07-31	1981-08-04	Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.	Senate	Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]	IA	R	J000101	0	Prohibits Federal preemption of State laws relating to spousal abuse or domestic relations. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to grant tax-exempt status to nonprofit organizations operated for the purpose of providing treatment and care for victims of domestic violence or abuse.	2025-01-03T19:04:17Z
97-s-1477	97	s	1477	A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to submit an annual report on child day care services.	Families	1981-07-14	1981-07-29	Referred to Subcommittee on Aging, Family and Human Services.	Senate	Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH]	OH	D	M000678	2	Directs the Secretary of Labor to submit an annual report, beginning in calendar year 1982, to the Congress concerning the availability and quality of child day care services provided in the United States.	2025-04-21T12:24:17Z
97-hr-3955	97	hr	3955	Family Protection Act	Families	1981-06-17	1981-07-02	Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.	House	Rep. Smith, Albert L., Jr. [R-AL-6]	AL	R	S000514	9	Family Protection Act - States as the purposes of this Act the strengthening of the American family and the elimination of governmental policies which diminish its strength and prosperity. Title I: Family Preservation - Establishes a legal presumption in favor of an expansive interpretation of the parents' role in supervising and determining the religious or moral formation of their child. Requires the notification of parents or guardians before a federally-funded program, project, or entity may provide contraceptive or abortion services to an unmarried minor. Prohibits Federal preemption of State laws relating to child or spousal abuse, or juvenile delinquency. Prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds for child abuse programs in any State unless the legislature of such State has specifically authorized such programs. Defines "child abuse and neglect" as physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, negligent treatment or maltreatment. Excludes from such definition discipline or corporal punishment applied by a parent or an individual authorized to act in the place of such parent. Amends the Legal Services Corporation Act to prohibit the provision of legal assistance for any proceeding or litigation: (1) to compel an abortion or State or Federal funding for an abortion; (2) to obtain a divorce; or (3) to adjudicate the issue of homosexual rights. Directs the Secretary of the branch of the Armed Forces concerned to deduct from the monthly pay and allowances of a member of such Armed Forces who is living separate from his or her dependents an amount sufficient to provide for the support of such dependents. Prohibits the use of Federal funds by any organization which advocates, promotes, or suggests male or female homosexuality as a life style. Title II: Taxation - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer an income tax deduction for contributions to a savings account established to pay his expenses or those of a dependent at an educational institution (pre-school through college). Limit…	2026-03-13T20:55:53Z
97-s-1378	97	s	1378	Voluntary Prayer and Religious Meditation Act of 1981	Families	1981-06-17	1981-06-23	Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.	Senate	Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]	IA	R	J000101	5	Family Protection Act - States as the purposes of this Act the strengthening of the American family and the elimination of governmental policies which diminish its strength and prosperity. Title I: Family Preservation - Establishes a legal presumption in favor of an expansive interpretation of the parents' role in supervising and determining the religious or moral formation of their child. Requires the notification of parents or guardians before a federally-funded program, project, or entity may provide contraceptive or abortion services to an unmarried minor. Prohibits Federal preemption of State laws relating to child or spousal abuse or juvenile delinquency. Prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds for child abuse programs in any State unless the legislature of such State has specifically authorized such programs. Defines "child abuse and neglect" as physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, negligent treatment, or maltreatment. Excludes from such definition discipline or corporal punishment applied by a parent or an individual authorized to act in the place of such parent. Amends the Legal Services Corporation Act to prohibit legal assistance for any proceeding or litigation: (1) to compel an abortion or State or Federal funding for an abortion; (2) to obtain a divorce; or (3) to adjudicate the issue of homosexual rights. Directs the Secretary of the branch of the Armed Forces concerned to deduct from the monthly pay and allowances of a member of such Armed Forces who is living separately from his or her dependents an amount sufficient to provide for the support of such dependents. Prohibits the use of Federal funds by any organization which advocates, promotes, or suggests male or female homosexuality as a life style. Title II: Taxation - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer an income tax deduction for contributions to a savings account established to pay his expenses or those of a dependent at an educational institution (pre-school through college). Limits the amount of…	2025-08-29T19:51:07Z
97-s-989	97	s	989	Adoption Identification Act of 1981	Families	1981-04-10	1981-07-23	Subcommittee on Aging, Family and Human Services. Hearings held.	Senate	Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]	MI	D	L000261	3	Adoption Identification Act of 1981 - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 to provide for a voluntary adoption identification demonstration program whereby adoptees and their biological relatives may voluntarily locate one another through a centralized network system. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish such a system by grant or contract with public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations. Directs the Secretary to report annually to the Congress on such system. Prescribes standards, procedures, and other requirements for such system. Permits such system to include the operation of similar statewide adoption identification computer systems in States which choose to participate in the system and agree to: (1) coordination with the national system; (2) State financial participation; and (3) consistent standards and procedures. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act for fiscal years 1982 through 1984.	2025-08-29T19:51:01Z
97-sjres-53	97	sjres	53	A joint resolution to provide for the designation of September 5, 1982, as "Working Mothers' Day".	Families	1981-03-23	1982-06-01	Became Public Law No: 97-187.	Senate	Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS]	KS	R	K000017	28	(Measure passed House, amended) Requests the President to designate September 5, 1982, as Working Mothers' Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-hjres-214	97	hjres	214	A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on November 22, 1981, as "National Family Week".	Families	1981-03-19	1981-11-03	See S.J.Res.4.	House	Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2]	UT	R	M000143	249	Requests the President to designate the week beginning November 22, 1981, as "National Family Week."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hjres-209	97	hjres	209	A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim October 6, 1981, as "Children's Day".	Families	1981-03-18	1981-03-25	Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]	TX	R	C000638	0	Requests the President to designate October 6, 1981, as "Children's Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hjres-191	97	hjres	191	A joint resolution designating August 8, 1982, as "National Children's Day".	Families	1981-02-25	1981-08-06	Became Public Law No: 97-29.	House	Rep. Guyer, Tennyson [R-OH-4]	OH	R	G000537	8	Requests the President to designate August 8, 1982, as "National Children's Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-sjres-36	97	sjres	36	A joint resolution to authorize the President to designate the week of March 9 through March 15, 1981 as "Children and Hospitals Week".	Families	1981-02-24	1981-02-24	Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]	MD	R	M000241	1	Requests the President to designate the week of March 9 through March 15, 1981, as "Children and Hospitals Week."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-hr-1905	97	hr	1905	A bill to establish a national adoption information exchange system.	Families	1981-02-18	1981-02-27	Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.	House	Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25]	NY	R	F000141	0	Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and operate a national adoption information system, including cooperation with similar foreign programs, to facilitate child placement. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 and succeeding fiscal years to carry out this Act.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
97-hjres-174	97	hjres	174	A joint resolution to provide for the designation of September 6, 1981, as "Working Mothers' Day".	Families	1981-02-17	1982-06-01	See S.J.Res.53.	House	Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]	IL	D	C000634	180	Requests the President to designate September 6, 1981, as "Working Mothers' Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hr-1651	97	hr	1651	Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Act	Families	1981-02-04	1981-02-13	Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.	House	Rep. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD-3]	MD	D	M000702	68	Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States and Indian tribes for projects designed to prevent domestic violence and provide immediate shelter and other assistance for victims of domestic violence and their dependents. Sets forth conditions for receiving such grants, including that the State: (1) distribute funds to local public agencies and private nonprofit organizations; (2) distribute at least 70 percent of such funds to private, nonprofit organizations and give special emphasis to community-based projects; (3) designate a State agency to administer the programs; (4) set forth procedures to assure active citizen participation within the State; (5) assure that any project funded will coordinate its activities with other State programs and be administered by trained personnel; (6) provide technical assistance; and (7) comply with reporting requirements. Limits the total amount of grants to any local program to $150,000 for not more than a three-year period. Limits the grant for any fiscal year to $50,000. Stipulates that funds may not be used for direct payment to victims or dependents and that no income eligibility standard may be imposed. Requires local public agencies and private organizations to provide the following shares of Federal funding: 25 percent in the first year, 33.33 percent the second year, and 50 percent the third year. Requires that at least 75 percent of grants be distributed to entities providing immediate shelter and related assistance to victims. Authorizes the Secretary to make supplemental grants to States for: (1) administrative costs; (2) developing and implementing programs; (3) assuring active citizen participation; and (4) developing a media campaign. Provides that each State will be allotted at least $45,000 in formula grants and $7,500 in supplemental grants. Requires each State receiving assistance to submit detailed annual reports to the Secretary on the implementation of programs. Directs th…	2025-08-29T19:48:15Z
97-hjres-154	97	hjres	154	A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the first Sunday in September after Labor Day as "National Grandparent's Day".	Families	1981-02-03	1981-02-10	Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7]	NY	D	A000052	0	Requests the President to designate the first Sunday in September after Labor Day of each year as "National Grandparent's Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hjres-143	97	hjres	143	A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on November 22, 1981, as "National Family Week".	Families	1981-01-28	1981-11-03	See S.J.Res.4.	House	Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2]	UT	R	M000143	0	Requests the President to designate the week beginning November 22, 1981, as "National Family Week."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hr-1007	97	hr	1007	Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Act	Families	1981-01-22	1981-02-13	Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.	House	Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10]	NY	D	B000432	44	Title I: Domestic Violence Prevention - Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States for projects designed to prevent domestic violence and to provide immediate shelter and other assistance for victims of domestic violence and their dependents. Sets forth conditions for receiving such grants, including that the State: (1) distribute funds to local public agencies and private nonprofit organizations; (2) distribute at least 70 percent of such funds to private nonprofit organizations and give special emphasis to community-based projects; (3) designate a State agency to administer the programs; (4) set forth procedures to assure active citizen participation within the State; (5) assure that any project funded will coordinate its activities with other State programs and be administered by trained personnel; (6) provide technical assistance; and (7) comply with reporting requirements. Limits the total amount of grants to any local program to $150,000 for not more than a three-year period. Limits the grant for any fiscal year to $50,000. Stipulates that funds may not be used for direct payment to victims or dependents and that no income eligibility standard may be imposed. Requires local public agencies and private organizations to provide the following shares of Federal funding: (1) 25 percent in the first year; (2) 33.33 percent the second year; and (3) 50 percent the third year. Requires that at least 75 percent of grants be distributed to entities providing immediate shelter and related assistance to victims. Authorizes the Secretary to make supplemental grants to States for: (1) administrative costs; (2) developing and implementing programs; (3) assuring active citizen participation; and (4) developing a media campaign. Provides that each State will be allotted at least $45,000 in formula grants and $7,500 in supplemental grants. Requires each State receiving assistance to submit detailed annual reports to the Secretary on the im…	2025-08-29T19:48:01Z
97-hres-36	97	hres	36	A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should not approve certain portions of the proposed model State adoption legislation prepared under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978.	Families	1981-01-22	1981-02-06	Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.	House	Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23]	OH	D	M001044	6	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should not approve any portion of the Model State Adoption Act and Procedures prepared under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 which: (1) confers upon all biological fathers of children born out of wedlock, without distinction, the right to veto adoption of the child upon mere proof of paternity; (2) sets less stringent standards for the placement of children by unlicensed intermediaries than by licensed child-placing agencies; (3) gives parents the right to revoke relinquishments which have not been obtained through fraud, duress, or undue influence; (4) requires automatic opening, at the request of an adult adoptee, of confidential birth records, court records, and adoption agency records; (5) requires agencies to notify adult adoptees that a birth parent desires to meet the adoptee even if the adoptee has not expressed a desire to meet with his or her birth parents; and (6) allows birth parents to have access to the adoption records of their relinquished children without the permission of both the adoptee (over age 18) and the adoptive parents.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
97-hr-881	97	hr	881	Federal Support Payment Act	Families	1981-01-16	1981-04-01	Executive Comment Requested from Admin Office US Courts.	House	Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11]	IN	D	J000033	8	Federal Support Payment Act - Grants State courts original jurisdiction over civil actions brought by a citizen of another State to order a citizen to make child support payments, if the court of such other State is authorized to make such an order. Permits the obligee of a child support order to register such order in the court of another State in which the obligor resides. Requires that the court in which such an order is registered shall entertain contempt proceedings against an obligor who fails to comply with the order within 30 days after receiving notice of registration.	2025-08-29T19:47:57Z
97-hjres-73	97	hjres	73	A joint resolution to provide for the designation of August 31, 1981, as "Working Mothers' Day".	Families	1981-01-06	1981-02-10	Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]	IL	D	C000634	0	Requests the President to designate August 31, 1981, as "Working Mothers' Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hjres-48	97	hjres	48	A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue annually a proclamation designating November 7 of each year as "National Teenager Day".	Families	1981-01-05	1981-02-10	Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34]	NY	R	H000797	0	Requests the President to designate November 7 of each year as "National Teenager Day."	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
97-hr-223	97	hr	223	A bill to amend section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, to grant jurisdiction to the district courts to enforce any custody order of a State court against a parent who, in contravention of such order, takes a child to another State.	Families	1981-01-05	1981-03-13	Executive Comment Requested from Justice, Admin office US Courts.	House	Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25]	NY	R	F000141	0	Grants jurisdiction to the district courts, regardless of the amount in controversy, to enforce any custody order of a State court against a parent who, in violation of such order, takes a child to another State.	2023-05-11T13:02:06Z
97-hr-311	97	hr	311	Family Protection Act	Families	1981-01-05	1981-03-10	Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.	House	Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2]	ID	R	H000171	0	Family Protection Act - States as the purposes of this Act the strengthening of the American family and the reversal of governmental policies which hinder its strength and prosperity. Title I: Education - Amends the General Education Provisions Act to prohibit payments under such Act to States or State or local educational agencies which: (1) prohibit voluntary prayer in public buildings; (2) lack procedures for the involvement of parents and representatives of the community in decisions relating to the establishment or continuation of religious studies; (3) limit parental visits to public schools or classes or the right of parents to inspect their children's school records; (4) require the payment of dues or fees as a condition of employment for teachers; or (5) lack procedures for parental review of textbooks prior to their use in the classroom. States that no Federal funds may be made available for curricula which promote values contradictory to the demonstrated beliefs of the community or for textbooks which tend to deny the role differences between the sexes. Guarantees the right of any State or local educational agency to set qualifications for teachers, set attendance requirements for students, and to limit or prohibit the intermingling of sexes in sports or other school- related activities. Amends the National Labor Relations Act to exclude from the definition of "employer" any corporation or association operating a school. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for cash contributions to a savings account established to pay the expenses of a dependent child under the age of 22 at an educational institution (pre-school through college). Limits the amount of such deduction to $2,500 for a taxable year and permits only one account to be established on behalf of any individual. Exempts from income taxation, distributions from such accounts which are used exclusively to meet the educational expenses of the dependent child. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to…	2026-03-13T20:55:53Z
97-hr-573	97	hr	573	Child Care Act of 1981	Families	1981-01-05	1981-02-06	Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.	House	Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25]	CA	D	R000485	0	Child Care Act of 1981 - Declares the purposes of this Act to be to: (1) provide assistance to the States in improving the quality and coordination of child-care programs; (2) assess the national need for child-care services; (3) provide assistance to families; (4) provide assurance that a child is not placed, for lack of available programs or financial resources, in an undesirable facility. States that nothing in the Act shall be construed to authorize interference with parental authority. Requires States to submit a plan to the Secretary of Health and Human Services in order to participate in a program authorized under this Act. Requires such State plan to include provisions regarding: (1) the designation of a responsible State agency; (2) distribution of funds, with priority to be given to child-care providers with priority for services on the basis of family need; (3) the establishment of fee schedules for services based on family need and size; (4) information and referral services; (5) child-care personnel training; (6) licensing of child-care providers; (7) parental involvement in the planning and evaluating of child-care programs; (8) maximum allowable administrative costs; and (9) the establishment of a State Advisory Panel on child-care matters. Directs the Secretary to approve any plan complying with the requirements of this Act. States that the Secretary must first provide notice and a hearing before disapproving any State plan. Directs the Secretary to designate, within the Department of Health and Human Services, an administrative unit and an individual in charge of such unit to carry out the provisions of this Act and to coordinate other child-care activities within such Department. Provides for the establishment, within the Office of the Secretary, of a National Advisory Panel on Child Care Needs and Services. Directs the Secretary, with the assistance of the National Advisory Panel, to develop standards for programs under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and to enter into cont…	2025-08-29T19:47:55Z
97-sjres-4	97	sjres	4	A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning November 22, 1981, as "National Family Week".	Families	1981-01-05	1981-11-03	Became Public Law No: 97-75.	Senate	Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]	ND	D	B001077	32	(Measure passed Senate, amended) Requests the President to designate the week beginning November 22, 1981, as "National Family Week."	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z

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