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Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act

Introduced: May 1, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 27 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 10, 2003
Became Public Law No: 108-96.
Oct 10, 2003
Signed by President.
Oct 2, 2003
Presented to President.
Oct 1, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 30, 2003
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2003
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12206)
Sep 30, 2003
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12206)
May 21, 2003
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll No. 197). (text: CR H4266-4267)
May 20, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll No. 197).(text: CR H4266-4267)
May 20, 2003
Considered as unfinished buisness.
May 20, 2003
At 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.
May 20, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1925.
May 20, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4266-4270, H4286-4287)
May 20, 2003
Mr. Gingrey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 20, 2003
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
May 20, 2003
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 108-118.
May 15, 2003
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 15, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 2003
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 7, 2003
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 2, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
May 1, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 1, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E849-850)
May 1, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 20, 2003 House · vote #197 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 404–14 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act - Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) and the Missing Children's Assistance Act (MCAA) to reauthorize and revise programs under such Acts.

Amends RHYA part A (Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant Program) to provide for an exception to a 20-youth-maximum-capacity requirement for funding a runaway and homeless youth center or a locally controlled temporary shelter if the applicant assures that there is a State or local law or regulation that requires a higher maximum to comply with licensure requirements for children and youth serving facilities.

Includes maternity group homes among the types of transitional living youth projects eligible for grants under part B (Transitional Living Grant Program) of RHYA..

Extends an individual youth's eligibility to remain in a part B shelter beyond the regular 540-day period, until the earlier of the youth's 18th birthday or the 180th day after the end of the 540-day period.

Extends through FY 2008 the authorization of appropriations for programs under: (1) RHYA part E, Sexual Abuse Prevention Program; and (2) all other parts of RHYA. Increases to a minimum 45 percent, and a maximum 55 percent under certain conditions, the part B portion of funds allocated to parts A and B.

Revises RHYA part A coordination assurance and part B coordination agreement requirements to provide for coordinating services with school district liaisons designated the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, to assure that runaway and homeless youth are provided information about the educational services available to such youth under such Act. Requires part B plan development to include referral of homeless youth to postsecondary education, to training services and programs under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and welfare programs under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) report on strategies to end youth homelessness; and (2) evaluate RHYA part B programs to report on long-term housing outcomes for youth 12 to 18 months after exiting the program.

Sets 18 years as the maximum age limit for youth seeking shelter in RHYA part A centers.

Amends MCAA to extend through FY 2008 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) an annual grant by the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (in the Department of Justice) to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC); and (2) other programs under MCAA.

Requires NCMEC to coordinate the operation of a cyber tipline for reporting Internet-related child sexual exploitation in the areas of: (1) distribution of child pornography; (2) online enticement of children for sexual acts; and (3) child prostitution.

What's happening now October 10, 2003

Became Public Law No: 108-96.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1