HR-7947 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-08-07IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-08-07IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-08-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Families
Related Subjects
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Employment and training programs
  • Family services
  • Higher education
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Judicial procedure and administration
  • Medicaid
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
  • State and local courts
  • State and local government operations
  • Student aid and college costs
Related Geographic Entities
  • District of Columbia
Related Organizations

Related Bills

See Related Bills