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US HR8635

US HR8635
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022


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Introduced
08/02/2022
In Committee
08/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration grant program to provide emergency relief to foster youth and improve pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022, establishes a demonstration grant program within the Social Security Act to provide emergency relief to foster youth and improve pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award up to three grants of up to $1 million each to these agencies, which can use the funds for hiring personnel, providing clothing and other necessities, purchasing food and equipment, and offering other extraordinary or emergency assistance to promote the safety and self-sufficiency of foster youth. The bill also requires the Secretary to report to Congress on how the grant funds were used and evaluate the outcomes for foster youth who benefited from the program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 08/02/2022)

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