Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SJR101

Introduced
7/10/24  

Caption

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children.

Impact

The passage of SJR101 would prevent the federal rule from being enacted, thereby leaving state laws and customary practices in child placement unaffected by this federal guidance. This resolution underscores the ongoing debate about how federal regulations regarding LGBTQI children intersect with state policies. By rejecting this rule, states would retain the ability to create and enforce their policies when it comes to the placement of children, especially those related to LGBTQI families.

Summary

SJR101 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate disapproving a rule set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services concerning 'Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children'. This resolution signifies legislative intent to overturn a regulation that impacts how children from LGBTQI families are placed in various care settings. The resolution is a direct response to federal efforts aimed at providing guidelines on sensitive issues surrounding child welfare and LGBTQI rights in caregiving scenarios.

Contention

This bill reflects deep divisions among lawmakers regarding parental rights, child welfare, and LGBTQI rights. Supporters of SJR101 argue that the federal guidelines impose unnecessary restrictions and do not adequately reflect the values and needs of their respective states. Conversely, opponents contend that disapproving the rule could undermine protections for LGBTQI children and families, complicating safe placement options for children in need of care. The implications of this resolution could significantly alter the landscape of child welfare policy across states.

Companion Bills

US HJR182

Same As Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children".

Previously Filed As

US HJR182

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children".

US HJR200

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine: Importation of Dogs and Cats".

US SJR18

A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

US SJR94

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

US HJR115

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".

US SJR90

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities".

US HJR41

Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

US HJR171

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

US SJR18

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".

US SJR15

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

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