Bill116th CongressFiled May 13, 2020Families
H.R. 6848
Pandemic Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 13, 2020)
Pandemic Protection for Transition-age Foster Youth Act or the Pandemic Protection Act
This bill extends eligibility for foster care services to youth who would otherwise age out of such services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic for three months after such emergency ends. Additionally, the bill removes certain work or education requirements for older foster youth during such period.
What just happenedMay 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37](D-CA)Sponsor
23 cosponsors20 D3 R
23cosponsors1committees3actions12subjects
- Introduced in HouseMay 13, 2020
- May 13, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House