A bill to establish an independent Children's Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other purposes.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2026-06-11
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Committee Activity
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- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsReferred To · 2026-06-11
Plain-English Summary
The proposal would create a new independent government agency called the Children's Commission, led by a Commissioner, to focus on issues affecting children and families. This new office would work to coordinate policies and programs related to child welfare, education, health, and development across different government departments. The commission would give children's concerns a dedicated voice in federal decision-making.
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