HR 5661
117th Congress
House
Families
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Continued State Flexibility To Assist Older Foster Youth Act
Introduced: October 21, 2021
Introduced by:
Davis, Danny K.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 28, 2021
Received in the Senate.
Oct 27, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5937-5938)
Oct 27, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 27, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5937-5938)
Oct 27, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5661.
Oct 27, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5937-5940)
Oct 27, 2021
Mr. Davis, Danny K. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Oct 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate.
Committees of jurisdiction
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