To extend flexible use of John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program funding to address pandemic-related challenges for older foster youth.
Continued State Flexibility To Assist Older Foster Youth Act
This bill temporarily extends certain flexibilities for states to assist older youth in foster care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This includes expanding through FY2022 eligibility for services until a child reaches age 27 and suspending until December 31, 2021, certain education and training requirements.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Mr. Davis, Danny K. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5937-5940)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5661.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5937-5938)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5937-5938)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
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