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Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act

12/30/2022, 7:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3078

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3078

Bill S 3078 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 26, 2021. Bill S 3078 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on October 26, 2021.  Bill S 3078's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of October 26, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3078

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3078

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Adoption and foster care
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employment and training programs
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3078

Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act
Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act
A bill to extend flexible use of John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program funding to address pandemic-related challenges for older foster youth.

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