S204Referred to Committee

Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-01-23
Introduced
6
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Tim Scott
Tim Scott
Republican · SC · Senator
Votes with party: 78.0% (888 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (6)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-01-23

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would establish new legal rights and responsibilities for families in areas such as parental authority, child welfare, and family relationships. It would affect parents, children, and potentially social services agencies by clarifying what families can and cannot do under federal law. The specific provisions would be determined as the bill moves through the Judiciary Committee.

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