United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7947 — Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To provide additional temporary supports and flexibilities for older foster youth, grandparents, and other kinship families, home visiting for pregnant and parenting families, and other child welfare services, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  2. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Families Adoption and foster care Cardiovascular and respiratory health Child safety and welfare District of Columbia Emergency medical services and trauma care Employment and training programs Family services Higher education Housing and community development funding Infectious and parasitic diseases Judicial procedure and administration Medicaid Poverty and welfare assistance Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations State and local courts State and local government operations Student aid and college costs
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7947 do?
To provide additional temporary supports and flexibilities for older foster youth, grandparents, and other kinship families, home visiting for pregnant and parenting families, and other child welfare services, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who sponsors HR 7947?
HR 7947 is sponsored by Danny Davis (D).
What is the current status of HR 7947?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7947?
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