HR-2847 : Still Just a Bill

Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act

This bill amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to revise the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to:

  • authorize states electing to extend foster care eligibility up to age 21 to extend assistance and services to youths who have aged out of foster care but have not yet reached age 23,
  • authorize redistribution of unexpended amounts among states that apply for additional program funds,
  • allow states to make individuals eligible for participation in the educational and training voucher program through age 25 (but no more than 5 years), and
  • modify congressional reporting requirements.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-06-21IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2017-06-20FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-06-20VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8 (Roll no. 309). (text: CR H4951-4952)House floor actions
2017-06-20FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4978-4979)House floor actions
2017-06-20FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2017-06-20FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2847.House floor actions
2017-06-20FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4951-4955)House floor actions
2017-06-20FloorMrs. Walorski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2017-06-12CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.House committee actions
2017-06-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2017-06-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Families
See Subjects
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employment and training programs
  • Government information and archives
  • Poverty and welfare assistance

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