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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 8, 2017Families
H.R. 2847

Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 20, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to revise the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to:

  • authorize states electing to extend foster care eligibility up to age 21 to extend assistance and services to youths who have aged out of foster care but have not yet reached age 23,
  • authorize redistribution of unexpended amounts among states that apply for additional program funds,
  • allow states to make individuals eligible for participation in the educational and training voucher program through age 25 (but no more than 5 years), and
  • modify congressional reporting requirements.

What just happenedJun 21, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Faso, John J. [R-NY-19](R-NY)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. Jun 21, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
  2. Jun 20, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 20, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8 (Roll no. 309). (text: CR H4951-4952)

  4. Jun 20, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8 (Roll no. 309).(text: CR H4951-4952)

  5. Jun 20, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4978-4979)

  6. Jun 20, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Jun 20, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2847.

  8. Jun 20, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4951-4955)

  9. Jun 20, 2017FloorH30300

    Mrs. Walorski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Jun 12, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Work and Welfare Subcommittee
  11. Jun 8, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  12. Jun 8, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jun 8, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 20, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to revise the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to:

  • authorize states electing to extend foster care eligibility up to age 21 to extend assistance and services to youths who have aged out of foster care but have not yet reached age 23,
  • authorize redistribution of unexpended amounts among states that apply for additional program funds,
  • allow states to make individuals eligible for participation in the educational and training voucher program through age 25 (but no more than 5 years), and
  • modify congressional reporting requirements.
Introduced in HouseJun 8, 2017

Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act

This bill amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to revise the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to:

  • authorize states electing to extend foster care eligibility up to age 21 to extend assistance and services to youths who have aged out of foster care but have not yet reached age 23,
  • authorize redistribution of unexpended amounts among states that apply for additional program funds,
  • allow states to make individuals eligible for participation in the educational and training voucher program through age 25 (but no more than 5 years), and
  • modify congressional reporting requirements.
Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act — Informed