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H.R. 5661 117th Congress House

Continued State Flexibility To Assist Older Foster Youth Act

Official title: To extend flexible use of John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program funding to address pandemic-related challenges for older foster youth.

Introduced: October 21, 2021 Introduced by: Danny K. Davis Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 28, 2021
Received in the Senate.
Oct 27, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
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
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 Latest action October 28, 2021

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3078 Identical bill Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Republican 2
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Oct 26, 2021
Bass, Karen
· Oct 26, 2021
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Oct 26, 2021
LANGEVIN, JAMES
· Oct 26, 2021
Lawrence, Brenda
· Oct 26, 2021
Mullin, Markwayne
· Oct 26, 2021
Walorski, Jackie
· Oct 21, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5661: Continued State Flexibility To Assist Older Foster Youth Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5661/
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"H.R. 5661: Continued State Flexibility To Assist Older Foster Youth Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5661/.
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