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Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act

119-s204 — Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act. Sponsored by Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]. Introduced 2025-01-23. Senate bill. 119th Congress.

119-s204 119th Congress Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act

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Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Sponsor
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R), SC
Cosponsors
James Lankford (R-OK), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), John Barrasso (R-WY), John Kennedy (R-LA), Jim Banks (R-IN), Ted Budd (R-NC)
Introduced
2025-01-23
Committees
Judiciary Committee
Subjects
Child care and development; Child health; Civil actions and liability; Elementary and secondary education; Family relationships; Health information and medical records; Legal fees and court costs; Religion

Bill Activity

Senate
Introduced in Senate
2025-01-23
Committee
2025-01-23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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