http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/06/gay-adoption-bill_n_3223435.htmlAuthor: Amanda Terkel Source: The Huffington Post
"A bill legalizing adoption and foster parenting by same-sex couples is set to be reintroduced on Tuesday, with supporters hopeful that momentum around the Supreme Court's oral arguments on marriage equality and recent pro-LGBT comments from Republican lawmakers will give their legislation a boost. "
" "Why...should more than 400,000 children remain in foster care -- 104,000 of whom are eligible for adoption -- when they could receive this support from loving, capable, and qualified lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender parents?" said PFLAG National Executive Director Jody M. Huckaby in a statement. "
The bill is called the Every Child Deserves a Family Act, and it would prohibit organizations receiving federal funding from discriminating against potential adoptive or foster parents based on sexuality, gender identity, or marital status.
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I'll keep an eye out for any updates on this bill and post the outcome.
