Global Child Thrive Reauthorization

Summary#

This bill would reauthorize the Global Child Thrive Act of 2020 through 2030. It requires the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Advisor for Assistance to Orphans and Vulnerable Children within 90 days of enactment. It also amends a provision in the Foreign Assistance Act (inserting "and 6 years" after "1 year" in section 137(c)) and changes section 1283(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 by replacing "2025" with "2030".

What it means for you#

• For U.S. officials and programs that support orphans and vulnerable children overseas: the bill extends the authorization for the existing Global Child Thrive program through 2030 and requires appointing a Special Advisor within 90 days.
• For most members of the public: No immediate changes in services or benefits are specified in the bill text provided.
• Status note: The measure was introduced in the House and was ordered to be reported (yeas 43, nays 6); it is listed as in progress.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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