H.R. 2847 — 115th Congress
Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act
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Latest action
Jun 21, 2017Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CRS summary
As of Jun 20, 2017Passed House without amendment
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act
(Sec. 2) This bill amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to revise the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to:
- authorize states electing to extend foster care eligibility up to age 21 to extend assistance and services to youths who have aged out of foster care but have not yet reached age 23,
- authorize redistribution of unexpended amounts among states that apply for additional program funds,
- allow states to make individuals eligible for participation in the educational and training voucher program through age 25 (but no more than 5 years), and
- modify congressional reporting requirements.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordJun 20, 2017 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Full roll callYea — 391: 216 R · 173 D · 2 I
Nay — 8: 7 R · 1 L
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Justin Amash | MI |
| Andy Biggs | AZ |
| Tom McClintock | CA |
| Ken Buck | CO |
| Ted S. Yoho | FL |
| Raúl R. Labrador | ID |
| Mark Sanford | SC |
| Dave Brat | VA |
Not Voting — 31: 19 D · 12 R
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