COURTS Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 26, 2019)
Continuation of Useful Resources to States Act or the COURTS Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028, and otherwise makes changes to, the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, which provides funding to states, territories, and tribes for child and family services.
Among other changes, recipients of certain grants to improve child welfare proceedings in court systems must use a minimum percentage of funds on data collection and data sharing activities between the court systems and child welfare agencies.
In addition, the bill provides funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Contingency Fund through FY2021.
What just happenedSep 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 26, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Work and Welfare Subcommittee - Sep 26, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Sep 26, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 26, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House