Bills · HR 6347
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6347International Affairs
Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 2· LAST ACTION DEC 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it continues U.S. efforts to protect and support some of the world's most vulnerable children. If this bill passes, programs aiding orphans and at-risk children in other countries will be able to continue operating, allowing for ongoing U.S. engagement in global child welfare initiatives. This can include support for health, education, and protection services for young children.
If it doesn't pass, the authorization for these specific U.S. programs would expire in 2025, potentially leading to a halt or significant reduction in these U.S.-backed interventions. This could disrupt services for children who rely on such assistance and reduce the U.S. role in international child protection efforts. The bill also reinforces accountability by requiring a dedicated advisor and allowing more time for effective implementation guidelines.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the authorization for the Global Child Thrive Act of 2020 from its current expiration date of 2025 to 2030.
This ensures the continuation of U.S. government programs and policies aimed at supporting vulnerable children globally for an additional five years.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Advisor for Assistance to Orphans and Vulnerable Children within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
This ensures a dedicated, high-level official is in place to oversee and coordinate U.S. efforts for vulnerable children abroad.
PROVISION 03
Extends the period within which implementing directives (guidelines) for child assistance programs must be issued.
This allows agencies more time to develop comprehensive and effective strategies for carrying out the goals of the Global Child Thrive Act.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
23
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 86%
DEM 3 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSDEC 3
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
DEC 3
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6.
DEC 2
Introduced in House
DEC 2
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6347
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedDec 2, 2025
Last actionDec 3, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 2, 2025
House BillHR 6347International Affairs
Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 2, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 3, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
7
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