119th Congress · House bill · Last action Nov 2, 2026
H.R. 10953In Committee
To direct the Secretary of Heath and Human Services to establish and carry out a program for making allotments to States to pay for the cost of carrying out the State Ombudsman Program to serve as a resource to provide information and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. (R-NJ)Introduced Nov 2, 2026
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In plain English
The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a federal grant program providing money to states to operate Ombudsman Programs that help individuals with developmental disabilities and their families access information and support services. Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ-7) introduced the bill on November 2, 2026, and it was referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Education and Workforce.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Nov 2
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 2
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 2
Introduced in House
Nov 2
Introduced in House
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