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H.RES.577: Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 8, 2014
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2014
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
115 (100 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children in the foster care system face. Encourages Congress to implement policy to minimize the number of children entering the foster care system, to improve the lives of children in the foster care system, and to maximize the number of children exiting foster care to the protection of safe, loving, and permanent families. Supports the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 8, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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May 8, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Karen Bass (D-Calif.) |