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Reducing Administrative Burden for Child Welfare Agencies Act
12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8744
Bill 118 hr 8744, also known as the Reducing Administrative Burden for Child Welfare Agencies Act, aims to streamline and simplify the administrative processes for child welfare agencies in the United States. The bill seeks to reduce the bureaucratic red tape that often hinders the ability of these agencies to effectively serve children and families in need.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a standardized data collection system for child welfare agencies. This system would help to ensure that agencies are collecting and reporting data in a consistent and efficient manner, making it easier to track outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process for conducting background checks on prospective foster parents and other caregivers. By simplifying and expediting this process, the bill aims to reduce delays in placing children in safe and stable homes. Overall, the Reducing Administrative Burden for Child Welfare Agencies Act is designed to help child welfare agencies operate more efficiently and effectively, ultimately improving outcomes for children and families in need.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a standardized data collection system for child welfare agencies. This system would help to ensure that agencies are collecting and reporting data in a consistent and efficient manner, making it easier to track outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process for conducting background checks on prospective foster parents and other caregivers. By simplifying and expediting this process, the bill aims to reduce delays in placing children in safe and stable homes. Overall, the Reducing Administrative Burden for Child Welfare Agencies Act is designed to help child welfare agencies operate more efficiently and effectively, ultimately improving outcomes for children and families in need.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8744
Bill HR 8744 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2024. Bill HR 8744 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 13, 2024. Bill HR 8744's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8744
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8744
Primary Policy Focus
Social WelfareAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8744
Reducing Administrative Burden for Child Welfare Agencies Act
Reducing Administrative Burden for Child Welfare Agencies Act
To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to review and reduce certain administrative burdens, and for other purposes.
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