S. 604 (108th): Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2003

Introduced:
Mar 12, 2003 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Sen. Evan Bayh [D-IN]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 12, 2003, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 12, 2003
Referred to Committee Mar 12, 2003
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (3R, 3D) (show)
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Senate Finance

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Full Title

A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Mar 12, 2003.
31 pages

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3/12/2003--Introduced.
Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2003 - Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary to award grants to eligible States and entities to conduct demonstration programs to promote responsible fatherhood.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to contract with a nonprofit fatherhood promotion organization to:
(1) develop and distribute a media campaign that addresses the issue of responsible fatherhood to States, local governments, public agencies, and private entities; and
(2) develop a national clearinghouse to assist States and community efforts to promote and support marriage and responsible fatherhood by disseminating information regarding media campaigns and programs instituted by States using grant funds under this Act.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 7: SOCIAL SECURITY
  • Subchapter IV: GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES
  • Part D: Child Support and Establishment of Paternity
  • Section 651: Authorization of appropriations