Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
21st Century Children and Families Act This bill modifies the requirements for states receiving federal assistance for child welfare services. Specifically, the bill expands the nondiscrimination requirements for state agencies involved in adoption or foster care placement. It also requires states to address disparities in access to services and extends the time line for modifying parental rights when a child is not in the care of a relative.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Families
21st Century Children and Families Act
USA117th CongressHR-5856| House
| Updated: 11/4/2021
21st Century Children and Families Act This bill modifies the requirements for states receiving federal assistance for child welfare services. Specifically, the bill expands the nondiscrimination requirements for state agencies involved in adoption or foster care placement. It also requires states to address disparities in access to services and extends the time line for modifying parental rights when a child is not in the care of a relative.