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- H.R.6766
H.R.6766: To temporarily modify the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 8, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 8, 2020
Bill Summary
This bill expands through FY2021 foster-care programs for older youth. Among other changes, the bill (1) increases the federal proportion of funding for foster-care services, (2) extends eligibility for such services through age 25, (3) suspends the limit on state expenditures on housing for youth who have aged out of foster care, and (4) suspends the five-year time limit on eligibility for older youth to receive education and training...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 8, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| May 8, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) |