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Reducing Unnecessary Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act

USA115th CongressHR-2866| House 
| Updated: 6/21/2017
Lloyd Smucker

Lloyd Smucker

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (7)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reducing Unnecessary Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to identify reputable model standards for the licensing of foster family homes. Part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act is amended to require state plans for foster care and adoption assistance to require submission to HHS of information addressing: whether the state licensing standards are in accord with HHS-identified model standards, and if not, the reason for the specific deviation and a description of why having a standard that is reasonably in accord with the corresponding national model standards is not appropriate for the state; whether the state has elected to waive certain standards for relative foster family homes, a description of standards most commonly waived, and if the state has not so elected, the reason why; if the state has elected to waive such standards, how caseworkers are trained to use the waiver authority and whether the state has developed a process or offered tools to assist caseworkers in waiving nonsafety standards to quickly place children with relatives; and a description of the steps the state is taking to improve caseworker training or the process, if any.

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Timeline
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jun 20, 2017
Mr. Kelly (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4955-4958)
Jun 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2866.
Jun 20, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 20, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4979)
Jun 20, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 19 (Roll no. 310). (text: CR H4955)
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Jun 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 8, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.


  • June 20, 2017
    Mr. Kelly (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 20, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4955-4958)


  • June 20, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2866.


  • June 20, 2017
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • June 20, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4979)


  • June 20, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 19 (Roll no. 310). (text: CR H4955)
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  • June 20, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 21, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Families

Related Bills

  • HR 115-253: To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to invest in funding prevention and family services to help keep children safe and supported at home, to ensure that children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
Adoption and foster careChild safety and welfareGovernment information and archivesLicensing and registrationsPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations

Reducing Unnecessary Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act

USA115th CongressHR-2866| House 
| Updated: 6/21/2017
Reducing Unnecessary Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to identify reputable model standards for the licensing of foster family homes. Part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act is amended to require state plans for foster care and adoption assistance to require submission to HHS of information addressing: whether the state licensing standards are in accord with HHS-identified model standards, and if not, the reason for the specific deviation and a description of why having a standard that is reasonably in accord with the corresponding national model standards is not appropriate for the state; whether the state has elected to waive certain standards for relative foster family homes, a description of standards most commonly waived, and if the state has not so elected, the reason why; if the state has elected to waive such standards, how caseworkers are trained to use the waiver authority and whether the state has developed a process or offered tools to assist caseworkers in waiving nonsafety standards to quickly place children with relatives; and a description of the steps the state is taking to improve caseworker training or the process, if any.

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Timeline
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jun 20, 2017
Mr. Kelly (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4955-4958)
Jun 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2866.
Jun 20, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 20, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4979)
Jun 20, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 19 (Roll no. 310). (text: CR H4955)
View Vote
Jun 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 8, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.


  • June 20, 2017
    Mr. Kelly (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 20, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4955-4958)


  • June 20, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2866.


  • June 20, 2017
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • June 20, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4979)


  • June 20, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 19 (Roll no. 310). (text: CR H4955)
    View Vote


  • June 20, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 21, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Lloyd Smucker

Lloyd Smucker

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (7)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

Families

Related Bills

  • HR 115-253: To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to invest in funding prevention and family services to help keep children safe and supported at home, to ensure that children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careChild safety and welfareGovernment information and archivesLicensing and registrationsPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations