HR 5856 · 117th Congress · Families

21st Century Children and Families Act

Introduced 2021-11-04· Sponsored by Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.(2021-11-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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