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21st Century Children and Families Act

USA117th CongressHR-5856| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2021
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

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
Nov 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Nov 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • November 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.


  • November 4, 2021
    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.
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Timeline
Nov 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Nov 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • November 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.


  • November 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

Families

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted