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H.R. 5856

21st Century Children and Families Act

21st Century Children and Families Act

This bill modifies the requirements for states receiving federal assistance for child welfare services.

Specifically, the bill expands the nondiscrimination requirements for state agencies involved in adoption or foster care placement. It also requires states to address disparities in access to services and extends the time line for modifying parental rights when a child is not in the care of a relative.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

    Work and Welfare Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

21st Century Children and Families Act — Informed