H.R.3462: To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to expedite the permanent placement of foster children by requiring States, at the time a child is placed in foster care, to find any absent parent of the child and evaluate the ability of the absent parent to provide a suitable home for the child.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about families
  • Introduced Nov. 8, 1993
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 1993

Bill Summary

Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal payments to States without procedures for: (1) locating absent parents of children placed in State supervised foster care; and (2) evaluating the parent's ability to provide his or her child with a suitable home.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Nov. 8, 1993

Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

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