HRES 1208
110th Congress
House
Families
Child welfare
Congressional tributes
Foster home care
Social Welfare
Youth services
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that youth who age out of foster care should be given special care and attention.
Introduced: May 19, 2008
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8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 20, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4173)
May 20, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4173)
May 20, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1208.
May 20, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4173-4175)
May 20, 2008
Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 19, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 19, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports former foster care youth as they overcome many emotional, physical, and social obstacles in the pursuit of healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives.
Recognizes former foster care youth organizations for their dedication to reforming and improving the foster care system.
Encourages reviews of federal and state programs conducted under title IV of the Social Security Act that would improve services to help former foster care youth succeed in their transition to adulthood and independence.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1