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To temporarily modify the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 6355
This bill expands during FY2020 foster-care programs for older youth. Among other changes, the bill (1) increases the federal proportion of funding for foster-care services, (2) extends eligibility for such services through age 25, (3) suspends the limit on state expenditures on housing for youth who have aged out of foster care, and (4) suspends the five-year time limit on eligibility for older youth to receive education and training vouchers.
Additionally, state agencies must conduct outreach for enrollment in Medicaid to eligible individuals who have aged out of foster care.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6355
Bill HR 6355 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6355 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6355's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. as of March 23, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6355
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6355
Primary Policy Focus
FamiliesPotential Impact Areas
- Adoption and foster care
- Child safety and welfare
- Elementary and secondary education
- Employment and training programs
- Family services
- Health care coverage and access
- Higher education
- Housing and community development funding
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Medicaid
- Student aid and college costs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6355
To temporarily modify the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
To temporarily modify the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6355
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