Foster Youth and Driving Act

Senate Bill 699 - Foster Youth and Driving Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:24Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 699 Foster Youth and Driving Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 699

Foster Youth and Driving Act

This bill expands state foster care and adoption assistance programs to provide driving preparation assistance to foster youth and related training for foster parents. The bill further directs assistance to states and tribal organizations for age-appropriate foster youth to, among other things, obtain automobile insurance, complete driver's education, obtain a driver's license, and purchase a vehicle.

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Current Status of Bill S 699

Bill S 699 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill S 699 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 8, 2023. Bill S 699's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 699

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 699

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Adoption and foster care

- Child safety and welfare

- Congressional oversight

- Government information and archives

- Indian social and development programs

- Licensing and registrations

- Motor vehicles

- State and local government operations

- Transportation programs funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 699

Foster Youth and Driving Act

A bill to amend title VI of the Social Security Act to expand foster parent training and authorize new appropriations to support the obtainment of a driver's license.