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- H.RES.1332
H.RES.1332: Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs, and encouraging employers to increase employment of former foster youth.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced July 10, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (35 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs that provide foster youth the foundation upon which to build their careers and to be successful members of the work force. Encourages employers of all sectors and federal, state, and local governmental agencies to increase employment of the young men and women who have been discharged from foster care in the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Mr. Hare moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1332.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Kline (MN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 10, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.) |