Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 6, 2017)
Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2017
This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to include within the definition of "families" a child who is in foster care and has attained an age such that the provision of foster care for such child will end by reason of the age of the child within six months.
Preference is given, subject to certain terms and conditions, for public housing occupancy and section 8 housing assistance under such Act to certain otherwise eligible children who are aging out of foster care and are at-risk for homelessness.
The bill amends the Housing Act of 1949 to give preference for rural rental assistance to certain otherwise eligible children who are aging out of foster care and are at-risk of homelessness.
What just happenedNov 14, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 800.
Who’s behind it
- Reported in HouseNov 14, 2018
- Introduced in HouseApr 6, 2017
- Nov 14, 2018CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 800.
- Nov 14, 2018CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-1023.
Financial Services Committee - Nov 14, 2018Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-1023.
Financial Services Committee - Jul 24, 2018Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 23.
Financial Services Committee - Jul 24, 2018Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Financial Services Committee - Apr 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Apr 6, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 6, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House