H.R. 5661 · 117th Congress · House

Continued State Flexibility To Assist Older Foster Youth Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate.
Introduced
Oct 21, 21
Passed House
Oct 27, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

00Oct 21, 2021

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.

Action Timeline

11
  1. OCT 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. OCT 27, 2021Floor

    Mr

    Davis, Danny K. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  3. OCT 27, 2021Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H5937-5940)

    5937Yea
    5940Nay
    0NV
  4. OCT 27, 2021Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5661.

  5. OCT 27, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5937-5938)

    5937Yea
    5938Nay
    0NV
  6. OCT 27, 2021Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote

    (text: CR H5937-5938)

    5937Yea
    5938Nay
    0NV
  7. OCT 27, 2021Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. OCT 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  9. OCT 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  10. OCT 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  11. OCT 21, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Committees

2

Work and Welfare Subcommittee

hswm03

Referred: Oct 21, 2021

Active

Ways and Means Committee

hswm00

Referred: Oct 21, 2021

Active