Adoption And Foster Care

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US Congress 117th Congress

Childhood Offenders Rehabilitation and Safety Act of 2021 CONNECT Act Childhood Outcomes Need New Efficient Community Teams [HB-2908] [Crime ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Social Security ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
To amend title 18, United States Code, to account for the age of certain juvenile offenders and to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to enhance collaboration between State child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/09/2021

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A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. [SR-218] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2552; Text: Cr S2545-2546) on 05/17/2021

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Connecting Youth to Jobs Act [HB-3246] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
To award funds to States and local areas for subsidized employment programs for youth.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 07/01/2021

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CARE for Kids Act of 2021 Caregivers, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Kids Act of 2021 [S.1590] [Food ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to enhance direct certification under the school lunch program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 05/12/2021

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Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. [HR-381] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Introduced In House on 05/11/2021

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Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities (HERO) for Youth Act of 2021 [HB-3107] [Taxes ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity credit for certain youth employees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Introduced In House on 05/11/2021

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Servicemember Parental Leave Equity Act [S.1571] [Defense ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ] [Veterans ]
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand parental leave for members of the Armed Forces, to reduce the service commitment required for participation in the career intermission program of a military department, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/11/2021

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Servicemember Parental Leave Equity Act [HB-3122] [Defense ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ] [Veterans ]
To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand parental leave for members of the Armed Forces, to reduce the service commitment required for participation in the career intermission program of a military department, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Introduced In House on 05/11/2021

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Creating Pathways for Youth Employment Act [S.1562] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Children and Youth ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Education ]
A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide funding, on a competitive basis, for summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/11/2021

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Creating Pathways for Youth Employment Act [HB-3106] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide funding, on a competitive basis, for summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly Introduced In House on 05/11/2021

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Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities (HERO) for Youth Act of 2021 [S.1560] [Taxes ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity credit for certain youth employees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/11/2021

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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 [HB-3115] [Food ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ] [Budget and Spending ]
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 07/22/2021

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Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act [S.1540] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for better protections for children raised in kinship families outside of the foster care system.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/10/2021

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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 [S.1530] [Food ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 05/10/2021

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Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2021 [HB-3031] [Taxes ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Introduced In House on 05/07/2021

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Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act [HB-2886] [Children and Youth ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Human Services ]
To establish universal child care and early learning programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Introduced In House on 04/28/2021

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Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act [S.1398] [Children and Youth ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Human Services ]
A bill to establish universal child care and early learning programs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/27/2021

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Child Care for Working Families Act [HB-2817] [Children and Youth ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ]
To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 and the Head Start Act to promote child care and early learning, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 04/22/2021

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Strengthening America’s Families Act of 2021 [HB-2771] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers through the implementation of infant-toddler court teams within States, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/23/2021

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Child Care for Working Families Act [S.1360] [Children and Youth ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Funding ] [Human Services ]
A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 and the Head Start Act to promote child care and early learning, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/22/2021

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