Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 22, 2022Families
S. 4443
Informing Grandfamilies Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 22, 2022)
Informing Grandfamilies Act
This bill requires states to notify kinship caregivers (e.g., grandparents or other relatives caring for a minor child) about (1) the care and placement options under federal, state, and local laws; (2) the requirements to become a foster family home; (3) whether the state has elected to make guardianship assistance payments; and (4) other policies under the state program that may assist such caregivers.
What just happenedJun 22, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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- Introduced in SenateJun 22, 2022
- Jun 22, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jun 22, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate