Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/6347
Last Updated: July 23, 2026

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Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

ID: C001091

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Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025

HR. 6347, 119th Congress.

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Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

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The money

$69,700 raised

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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6.

December 2, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt members of Congress. The Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025 is a perfect example of how politicians can take a noble-sounding title and turn it into a vehicle for bureaucratic self-preservation and special interest pandering.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the Global Child Thrive Act of 2020, because, apparently, the original act was so effective that it needs to be extended for another five years. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that the politicians who sponsored this bill want to keep their pet project alive and continue to funnel money into their favorite programs.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill appoints a Special Advisor for Assistance to Orphans and Vulnerable Children, because what every government needs is another layer of bureaucracy. It also extends the requirement to issue implementing directives by six years, which is just a fancy way of saying "we're going to keep throwing money at this problem without actually solving it." And, of course, it extends the authorization of the Global Child Thrive Act until 2030, because who needs accountability or evaluation of effectiveness when you can just kick the can down the road?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include the Secretary of State, who gets to appoint another bureaucrat to a meaningless position; the orphans and vulnerable children, who will continue to be used as props for politicians to grandstand about their commitment to helping the poor and downtrodden; and the lobbyists and special interest groups who will continue to feed at the trough of government funding.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is zero. It will not actually help any orphans or vulnerable children, but it will provide a nice photo opportunity for politicians to pretend that they care. The implications are that our government is more interested in maintaining the status quo and perpetuating bureaucratic inefficiency than in actually solving problems.

In conclusion, the Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025 is a perfect example of the legislative disease known as "Bureaucratic Self-Preservation Syndrome." It's a symptom of a deeper illness: the corruption, cowardice, and stupidity that pervades our government. And, just like a patient with a terminal illness, our government will continue to waste resources on ineffective treatments while ignoring the underlying causes of its dysfunction.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$69,700
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$2,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$67,700

No PAC contributions found

1
CHEROKEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA
1 transaction
$1,000
2
ALABAMA COUSHATTA TRIBE
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
PARKER, ALEXANDRA
2 transactions
$6,600
2
PARKER, SEAN
2 transactions
$6,600
3
QUINONES, KARLA
1 transaction
$5,000
4
SNEIDER, ARTURO
1 transaction
$3,300
5
RAMIREZ, DANIEL N.
1 transaction
$3,300
6
SILBEY, ALEX
1 transaction
$3,300
7
GARZA, JOSE
1 transaction
$3,300
8
HARTMAN, GORDON V.
1 transaction
$3,300
9
GUERRA, HERIBERTO
1 transaction
$3,300
10
VALDEZ, ANA
1 transaction
$3,300
11
DURAN, ALBERTO
1 transaction
$3,300
12
DE LA ROSA, ASHLEY
1 transaction
$3,300
13
CANTU, ALONZO
1 transaction
$3,300
14
MANGI, SALIL
1 transaction
$3,300
15
ABREGO, CRISTOBAL
1 transaction
$3,300
16
BASTON, EVA
1 transaction
$3,300
17
DIAZ, RIGO III
1 transaction
$3,300
18
HAUBEGGER, CHRISTY
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 7 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

ID: M001218

Top Contributors

10

1
OGLESBY, CHARLES
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSUWANEE, GA
$10,000
Jan 18, 2024
2
OGLESBY, CHARLES
IndividualSUWANEE, GA
$10,000
Jan 22, 2024
3
HAMILTON, ANNE
THORNBRIAR CAPITAL LLCBUSINESS OWNER
IndividualCUMMING, GA
$10,000
Feb 13, 2023
4
VERMA, VIKAS
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualATLANTA, GA
$6,600
Oct 28, 2024
5
KLINGENSTEIN, THOMAS
COHEN KLINGENSTEININVESTMENT ADVISOR
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Oct 28, 2023
6
LUKE, DEBRA
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPHOENIX, AZ
$6,600
Feb 6, 2024
7
BATMASIAN, JAMES H
INVESTMENTS LIMITEDOWNER
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
May 25, 2023
8
KOLLAR, CLINT
SIXTH STREET PARTNERSINVESTOR
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
May 28, 2023
9
KOLLAR, HEATHER
SELFMOTHER
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
May 28, 2023
10
STEBBINS, ROBERT
WILLKIE FARR GALLAGHERATTORNEY
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Apr 1, 2023

Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]

ID: O000176

Top Contributors

10

1
CAPITOL STRATEGIES LLC
OrganizationANNAPOLIS, MD
$3,300
Aug 11, 2023
2
F L & M CORPORATION
OrganizationBALTIMORE, MD
$600
Jul 28, 2024
3
F L & M CORPORATION
OrganizationBALTIMORE, MD
$600
Jul 10, 2024
4
JONES JUNCTION, INC.
OrganizationBEL AIR, MD
$500
Mar 29, 2024
5
JONES JUNCTION, INC.
OrganizationBEL AIR, MD
$500
Mar 31, 2024
6
BURTON, ALICE L.
BURTON POLICY CONSULTING LLCOTHER
IndividualOWINGS MILLS, MD
$4,000
Mar 19, 2024
7
BERNDT, RICHARD O.
GALLAGHER EVELIUS & JONES LLPATTORNEY
IndividualBALTIMORE, MD
$3,300
Sep 26, 2024
8
SIDH, SUSHANT
CAPITOL STRATEGIESCONSULTING
IndividualANNAPOLIS, MD
$3,300
Aug 28, 2024
9
DAVIS, JAMES C
REDWOOD CAPITALADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
IndividualHANOVER, MD
$3,300
Jul 2, 2024
10
GILL, GARY T.
MACKENZIE VENTURESCEO
IndividualLUTHERVILLE, MD
$3,300
Jul 30, 2024

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

Top Contributors

10

1
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,500
Dec 31, 2024
2
STATA FAMILY OFFICE
Organization
$500
Apr 26, 2024
3
ASHER, ROBERT B.
IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Oct 9, 2024
4
ASHER, ROBERT B.
ASHER CHOCOLATESCHAIRMAN
IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Sep 30, 2024
5
LEVY, EDWARD JR
EDW C LEVY COCHAIRMAN
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
6
CROTTY, THOMAS
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
7
EVANS, ROGER
GREYLOCK PARTNERSPARTNER EMERITUS
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
8
LEACH, RONALD
NPX ONECHAIRMAN & CEO
IndividualGENEVA, IL
$6,600
Feb 28, 2024
9
MCCLAIN, MARK
SAILPOINTCEO
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$6,600
Mar 2, 2024
10
CROTTY, THOMAS
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Mar 8, 2024

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

ID: L000599

Top Contributors

10

1
MURTAGH, COSSU, VENDITTI & CASTRO-BLANCO, LLP
OrganizationWHITE PLAINS, NY
$1,000
Feb 24, 2024
2
BATMASIAN, JAMES
INVESTMENTS LIMITEDOWNER
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
3
BATMASIAN, JAMES
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 29, 2023
4
AUSTIN, ROBERT
UNAKA CO., INC.BUSINESSMAN
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$6,600
Jul 18, 2024
5
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
Feb 15, 2024
6
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
IndividualSURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
Feb 22, 2024
7
SCALA, MARY ELLEN
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPORT CHESTER, NY
$5,300
Aug 27, 2023
8
DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
SELFPRESIDENT
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 24, 2024
9
DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 25, 2024
10
PERLMUTTER, RAFUEL
GOLDEN TASTECEO
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,400
Jun 24, 2024

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

ID: S000344

Top Contributors

10

1
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Oct 30, 2023
2
MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
OrganizationCHOCTAW, MS
$2,000
Oct 5, 2023
3
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Sep 30, 2024
4
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,300
Oct 21, 2024
5
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,000
Oct 28, 2024
6
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$700
Oct 21, 2024
7
AHMED, TAIMOOR
MARKHOR LOGISTICSCEO
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
8
GARHWAL, HARI
GARHWAL, CHAN & WILLIAMSCPA
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 23, 2023
9
GARHWAL, HARI
GARHWAL, CHAN & WILLIAMSCPA
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 23, 2023
10
GARHWAL, SANJEEV
WWMGPHYSICIAN
IndividualSEATTLE, WA
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023

Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

ID: K000398

Top Contributors

10

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
2
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Dec 27, 2024
3
LOEB, JOHN
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPURCHASE, NY
$6,600
Nov 4, 2024
4
LOEB, JOHN
IndividualPURCHASE, NY
$6,600
Nov 4, 2024
5
VOCCOLA, FREDERICK
KASEYACEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$6,600
Mar 1, 2024
6
PISANO, JOHN
IndividualWEST PALM BEACH, FL
$3,700
Jan 22, 2024
7
VOCCOLA, FREDERICK
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,500
Mar 12, 2024
8
NIEMIEC, DAVID
SELFINVESTMENTS
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
9
TAYLOR, ALEXANDER
MATRIX DEV GRPREAL ESTATE
IndividualBELMAR, NJ
$3,300
Oct 1, 2024
10
BRUECKNER, RICHARD F.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualBEDMINSTER, NJ
$3,300
Oct 4, 2024

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

ID: C001080

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 7, 2023
3
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TRIBAL OPERATIONS ACCOUNT
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Apr 18, 2023
4
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TRIBAL OPERATIONS ACCOUNT
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Apr 18, 2023
5
ONEIDA NATION
OrganizationONEIDA, WI
$3,300
Jun 10, 2023
6
SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
OrganizationSNOQUALMIE, WA
$2,900
Oct 31, 2023
7
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,900
Mar 7, 2023
8
SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
OrganizationSNOQUALMIE, WA
$2,900
Apr 10, 2023
9
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Jun 10, 2024
10
ONEIDA NATION
OrganizationONEIDA, WI
$2,000
Sep 28, 2024

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