Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 29, 2017Social Welfare
S. 2173
COURTS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 29, 2017)
Continuation of Useful Resources to States Act or COURTS Act
This bill extends and otherwise revises funding for programs related to child welfare. Specifically, the bill extends through FY2022 funding for (1) the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, and (2) the grant program for improving courts' handling of foster-care and adoption proceedings.
What just happenedNov 29, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7407)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
5cosponsors1committees2actions1related bills5subjects
- Introduced in SenateNov 29, 2017
- Nov 29, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7407)
Finance Committee - Nov 29, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate