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To establish an interagency task force to increase vital documents access for unaccompanied homeless youth.

12/20/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10522

Bill 118 hr 10522, also known as the "Vital Documents Access for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Act," aims to address the challenges faced by unaccompanied homeless youth in obtaining important documents such as birth certificates, social security cards, and state identification cards.

The bill proposes the establishment of an interagency task force that will work to streamline the process for homeless youth to access these vital documents. This task force will be comprised of representatives from various federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Social Security Administration.

The task force will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve coordination between agencies, reduce barriers to obtaining vital documents, and increase awareness among homeless youth about the importance of having these documents. Additionally, the bill calls for the task force to provide training and technical assistance to service providers working with homeless youth. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to empower unaccompanied homeless youth by ensuring they have the necessary documentation to access essential services, secure employment, and ultimately achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

Current Status of Bill HR 10522

Bill HR 10522 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2024. Bill HR 10522 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2024.  Bill HR 10522's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10522

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10522

Primary Policy Focus

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