H.R. 4504 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Orderly and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2004
H.R. 4504 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Orderly and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2004, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 3, 2004, sponsored by Tom DeLay with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 3, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2004 - (Sec. 2) Expresses the sense of Congress that States should revise the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. (Sec. 3) Amends the Social Security Act to require each State to: (1) have in effect procedures for orderly and timely placement of children, in foster care or for adoption, across State lines; and (2) complete home studies for such purpose…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2004
Sponsor
Tom DeLay (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 3, 2004
- Passed the HouseOct 5, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Oct 6, 2004)
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- H.R. 2739: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- H.J.Res. 80: Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
- H.R. 4759: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- H.R. 4842: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- H.R. 2208: Highway Funding Equity Act of 2003
Other Families bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 342: Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003
- H.R. 1925: Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act
- S. 2363: A bill to revise and extend the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
- S. 2883: Prevention of Child Abduction Partnership Act
- H.J.Res. 56: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
- H.J.Res. 106: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
- S. 864: National Guard and Reserves Child Care Relief Act
- H.R. 1263: Code Adam Act
- H.R. 2582: Foster Child Protection Act of 2003
- H.R. 3243: Keeping Families Together Act
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