H.R. 7947

Referred to Committee

Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act

Introduced 8/7/2020•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

8/7/2020 • House

Summary

Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act

This bill increases FY2020 funding, raises the maximum age of eligibility, and provides other flexibilities for certain foster care programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduced in House • 8/7/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Families

Adoption and foster careCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild safety and welfareDistrict of ColumbiaEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsFamily servicesHigher educationHousing and community development fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesJudicial procedure and administrationMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local courtsState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costs