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HR 289 100th Congress House

Homelessness Among Families and Children Prevention Act of 1987

Official title: A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to make certain modifications in the AFDC and foster care maintenance programs to help prevent homelessness among families and children.

Introduced: January 26, 1987 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Aid to dependent childrenChildren and youthEducationFoster home care
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Guardian and wardIncomePublic assistance programsSocial security eligibilityStudentsYouthYouth services
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 20, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
Jan 6, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 6, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 20, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Homelessness Among Families and Children Prevention Act of 1987 - Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) (AFDC) of title IV of the Social Security Act to modify rules used in assessing a stepparent's income for the purpose of determining AFDC eligibility. Eliminates consideration of the income of a legal guardian with whom a minor parent and the minor parent's child reside in determining such parent's AFDC eligibility. Authorizes States to extend AFDC eligibility to students aged 18 to 21.

Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Act to authorize foster care maintenance payments on behalf of students as well as supervised independent living program participants, up to age 21.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 9, 1987
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jan 26, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 289: Homelessness Among Families and Children Prevention Act of 1987. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-289/
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